Author Topic: Can polygons exist? (Read 1902 times)

USSEnterprise · « **on:** November 16, 2005, 11:07:26 pm »

I've always thought about this, and confused myself. Since protons, neutrons, and electrons are spherical, and a polygon must only have uncurved lines, can polygons exist physically?

Samstag · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2005, 10:58:57 am »

Polygons are two-dimensional concepts, not physical entities. So no, they don't exist, except as ideas.

SirPoonga · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:02:53 am »

http://www.darwinia.co.uk/

Grasshopper · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:06:17 am »

I don't think we can even be sure that protons neutrons and electrons are exactly spherical. Do they have a definite boundary?

Also, under normal circumstances the nuclei of atoms are spaced far apart from one another so objects that appear to be solid are infact mostly empty space.

Stingray · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:17:08 am »

I don't think that this thread exists.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:18:12 am »

If this thread didn't exist then your post wouldn't exist

SirPoonga · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:19:25 am »

This threas is mostly empty space.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:30:44 am »

proof this thread doesn't exist

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DYNAGOD · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:50:28 am »

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Since protons, neutrons, and electrons are spherical,

incorrect, they merely move in spherical orbits. their actual shape is nonexistent, their energy and thus have no form.
crystalline structures are about as close to realized polygons

SirPoonga · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:52:35 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on November 17, 2005, 11:30:44 am

proof this thread doesn't exist

How is that proof?
It's a conspiracy.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:12:34 pm »

I had to edit my arrow as it did not align with my post count...

"You want the proof? You can't handle the proof"

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Stingray · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:14:17 pm »

There is no ~~spoon~~ proof.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:14:37 pm »

again with the non aligning arrow thingy

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Jabba · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:16:16 pm »

Deep thoughts...

missioncontrol · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:19:04 pm »

more proof

fredster · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2005, 04:25:52 pm »

What are you guys smoking? Where can I get it?

missioncontrol · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2005, 04:28:42 pm »

seph's mum's crack

duffjr · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2005, 08:25:53 pm »

Quote from: DYNAGOD on November 17, 2005, 11:50:28 am

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Since protons, neutrons, and electrons are spherical,

incorrect, they merely move in spherical orbits. their actual shape is nonexistent, their energy and thus have no form.
crystalline structures are about as close to realized polygons

protons and neutrons don't orbit. electrons don't orbit but move randomly in what are called orbitals. but crystals can be in the shape of 3d polygons and so can solids as they vibrate. although there can be molecules in the shape of a trapezoid based on their electron positions and the type of bonds they form.

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2005, 08:29:51 pm »

Quote from: DYNAGOD on November 17, 2005, 11:50:28 am

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Since protons, neutrons, and electrons are spherical,

incorrect, they merely move in spherical orbits. their actual shape is nonexistent, their energy and thus have no form.
crystalline structures are about as close to realized polygons

I know electrons are energy, but protons and neutrons are matter, not energy

duffjr · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2005, 12:07:02 am »

electrons have mass but they have point charges and don't take up space. protons and neutrons may have been viewed as being spherical, but that is probably inaccurate.

jbox · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2005, 12:42:35 am »

Ha! Clearly the entire atomic model is wrong! Matter sticks together and alpha particles bounce the way they do because GOD MAKES THEM!

sasuke_kun12 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2005, 05:11:18 am »

No. Because Pokemon don't exist! Oopz that was porygon.....

Ed_McCarron · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2005, 08:10:59 am »

Quote from: USSEnterprise on November 16, 2005, 11:07:26 pm

can polygons exist physically?

I think they've outlawed them in many (if not all) states now. Mormons may say otherwise.

Stingray · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2005, 10:49:20 am »

You can get them in Oklahoma, but they're only 3.2% alcohol.

-S


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