How many strings in a drop of water

In summary, the conversation discusses the hypothetical concept of strings being real and the question of how many strings could fit in a drop of water. The conversation references the Planck length and the number of fundamental particles that make up a drop of water.
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Assuming strings are real, how many would fit in a drop of water? Perhaps this is a basic math question, or that the question itself does not make sense given the hypothetical and (currently) unobservable nature of strings.

According to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orders_of_magnitude_(length ) a drop of water is 10^ -5 meters and the Planck length is 10^ -35 meters. So (10^-5-(-35))^3 = 10^90: A one with 90 zeros? Would this be a relatively accurate ballpark number of strings fitting inside a particle of water?
 
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It would probably be better to estimate the number of fundamental particles (i.e. strings) that compose a drop of water. I.e. find the number of moles of H20... find the number of electrons and quarks...
 

Related to How many strings in a drop of water

1. How do you determine the number of strings in a drop of water?

The number of strings in a drop of water cannot be determined precisely as it depends on the size and composition of the drop. However, it is estimated that a typical drop of water contains around 10^19 to 10^20 molecules, which can be thought of as individual strings of atoms.

2. Can you see the strings in a drop of water?

No, the strings in a drop of water are too small to be seen with the naked eye. They can only be observed using powerful microscopes.

3. Are the strings in a drop of water all the same length?

No, the strings in a drop of water can vary in length depending on the type of molecule present. For example, a water molecule contains two atoms (hydrogen and oxygen) while a sugar molecule can contain dozens of atoms.

4. How does the number of strings in a drop of water compare to other liquids?

The number of strings in a drop of water is similar to most other liquids, as it is determined by the size and composition of the drop. However, some liquids may have a higher or lower number of strings depending on their molecular structure.

5. Do the strings in a drop of water move or stay still?

The strings in a drop of water are in constant motion, as molecules are constantly vibrating and moving around. This movement is known as Brownian motion and is caused by the thermal energy of the molecules.

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