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| Equilibrium: In physics, equilibrium is a state in which the forces acting on an object or system are balanced. This means that the net force is zero, and the object or system is not accelerating. The concept helps to understand how objects and systems behave. It is also used in engineering, chemistry, and economics._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Isaac Newton on Equilibrium - Dictionary of Arguments
Kanitscheider I 119 Equilibrium problem/Newton: revived by Feynman: Problem with a static universe with finite matter density: if matter is evenly distributed, how can a body stay in the middle without moving if the slightest disturbance triggers all possible movements. If one does not want to claim divine help, the only consequence seems to remain to accept an infinite amount of matter, which balances out all disturbances. Newton: that's a fallacy: not all infinite sizes are the same! (Newton himself, however, felt that his teaching was compatible with a theistic attitude). Disturbances/LaplaceVsNewton: the planetary system is stable in the long term, the disturbances of certain planets are not arbitrarily strong, but balance out in the long term. Newton had embraced permanent corrective interventions. >Universe/Kanitscheider, cf. >Relativity theory, >Natural laws, >Laws/Newton, >Laws._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
PhysNewton I Isaac Newton The Principia : Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy Berkeley 1999 Kanitsch I B. Kanitscheider Kosmologie Stuttgart 1991 Kanitsch II B. Kanitscheider Im Innern der Natur Darmstadt 1996 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-25