Exploring the Relationship Between Mass and Time: A Scientific Inquiry

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In summary, the conversation is discussing the relationship between force, velocity, mass, and time in regards to air resistance and terminal velocity. The initial equation stating that Fart is equal to v2 is incorrect, as force and velocity do not have the same units. The correct equation is Fg = v2, where Fg is the force of gravity. The conversation also brings up the idea of distance being the square root of time, but this is not relevant to the initial topic. The conversation concludes with the need for a proportionality constant to make the equation consistent. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding units and using accurate equations in scientific discussions.
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Fart = v2

Fart = Fg

Therefore, Fg = v2

Fg = weight

Fg = may

v2y = may

v = square root of ma

v = at

square root of ma = at

the a's cancel out and I'm left with square root m = t


m=mass , t=time , Fg=force of gravity , v=velocity , y=yaxis , ar=air resistance , art=air resistance at terminal velocity , a=acceleration

This is obviously wrong, but what makes it so? As long as it is at terminal velocity and at y axis, in other words, uniform motion, there is obviously no way to come to terms with a relationship between mass and time, right?
 
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You lost me at the first line.

Fart = v2

Are you stating that the force from the air resistance on an object is equal to its velocity squared? Where did you get this relationship from?
 
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force of air resistance at terminal velocity
 
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Fractal314 said:
force of air resistance at terminal velocity

According to who or what law? Do you have a reference or a source for this equation?
 
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This is a gag thread, right? We don't generally deal with the dynamics of farts here.
 
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This is probably completely unrlated but did I see somewhere distance being the squarroot of time?
 
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In order for the first relationship to hold you need to throw in a proportionality constant with the correct units to make that a consistent statement. Force does not have the same units as velocity squared so something is missing.
 

FAQ: Exploring the Relationship Between Mass and Time: A Scientific Inquiry

Can mass and time be directly related?

Yes, according to Einstein's theory of relativity, mass and time are indeed directly related. This is known as the "mass-energy equivalence" and is represented by the famous equation E=mc^2.

How are mass and time related?

Mass and time are related through the concept of spacetime, which is a four-dimensional continuum where the three dimensions of space and the one dimension of time are intertwined. Mass can affect the curvature of spacetime, which in turn affects the passage of time.

Can mass affect the passage of time?

Yes, as mentioned earlier, mass can affect the curvature of spacetime which can alter the passage of time. This is known as time dilation, where time moves slower in the presence of high mass or strong gravitational fields.

How does time dilation affect mass?

Time dilation does not directly affect mass, but it is a result of mass affecting the passage of time. Objects with high mass or in strong gravitational fields will experience time dilation, meaning time will pass slower for them compared to objects with lower mass or in weaker gravitational fields.

Is there any experimental evidence for the relationship between mass and time?

Yes, there have been numerous experiments that have confirmed the relationship between mass and time. One of the most famous examples is the Hafele-Keating experiment, where atomic clocks were flown around the Earth in opposite directions and showed a small but measurable difference in time due to their different velocities and thus different mass-energy effects on spacetime.

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