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: 5 = 3 Of course, all these are mathematical funs. In practical life the mean nothing.
As shown above the uses of zero also has a limit. Beyond the limit, it is useless or misleading. (3) Limitations of Mathematics In The Equations Of Modern Physics Mathematics is the chief base of modern physics. All the rules of physics have been mathematically transformed and the scientists today are also accustomed to talk in the language of mathematics. No new research is accepted at the international level unless it is mathematically transformed, explained or proved. Sometimes it also happens that mathematical research is made and its proof is given and later on after many years, its practical proof is obtained. Still however, on account of limits of mathematics itself, it has become necessary to make changes in mathematical equations of rules explaining various phenomena of physics, happening in the world every year. First among them are Newton's laws of dynamics and laws of gravitation.
Newton's laws of dynamics and gravitational force are quite true, when applied to objects on the earth. But when they are applied to astrophysics, the results are found to be wrong. Einstein corrected the mistakes by applying his Special Theory of Relativity and General Theory of Relativity. But as later researches show, perfectly true results were not achieved even then.
Though gifted with sharp intelligence and extraordinary imagination, Einstein was after all a man. In the days when aeroplanes were only invented and they could fly at the speed of only 80 or 100 miles/hr., Einstein imagined that these physical objects were capable of flying at the speed of light and this was really astonishing. Today, there are supersonic planes in the world. They and spaceships travel at the speed of 25 to 30 kms per second at the most. This speed is ten thousandth part of the speed of light. Some of the sub-atomic particles travel at the speed of 150 kms/sec. Their speed is 2000th part of the speed of light. Of course, the subtle Beta particles can travel at the speed of 0.99 c i.e. 297000 kms/
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| SR No. | 001603 |
| Book Title | Scientific Secrets of Jainism |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Nandighoshvijay |
| Publisher | Research Institute of Scientific Secrets from Indian Oriental Scriptures Ahmedabad |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| Total Pages | 378 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Science, Religion, & Articles |
| File Size | 21 MB |