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The issue with your definition can be shown when thinking about the absolute zero point (that is, 0°K): as per definition in this state, particles lack any kind
by mrleiter 10y ago
The issue with your definition can be shown when thinking about the absolute zero point (that is, 0°K): as per definition in this state, particles lack any kind of energy. Common tongue would say that it is "frozen". Now if this state lasts, let's say, indefinitely, time would be non-existent. As there is absolutely no change in the state of the particle.
PS: Although one could now argue that the act of observation changes its state.
- sgt101 10y agoCan that state exist?
- mrleiter 10y agoCurrently no.
- oh_teh_meows 10y agoAs the universe approaches heat death, quantum mechanics dictates that particles jump between states randomly, such that passage of time cannot be measured meaningfully.