Relationship between Time and Motion

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between motion and time and whether one can exist without the other. It is argued that time and motion are interconnected, as time is a concept used to measure change caused by motion. The idea of a universe without time and motion is also mentioned, as well as the different meanings of motion and its relation to time.
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Here are some conceptual questions and I'd love to hear your opinions on it, because there are quite a few of them, so I decided to post the question one at the time.

1) Is motion possible without time? Is time posssible without motion? Is time possible without change?

In my opinion, motion and time coexist. I believe time is an abstract concept created to measure how "things" change within a parameter relative to a specific coordination. The "change" relative to the parameter is caused by motion. Hence, if time doesn't exist, there would be no change, and if motion doesn't exist, there needn't to be the concept of time. Therefore time and motion must coexist.
 
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Read julian babours' book 'the end of time', there are some interesting ideas in there on the nature of our universe. The universe he discusses is based on a concept of no change or rather change inside the universe is actually just a different configuration of the universe. No time is actually involved as there is no motion to speak of.
 
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This seems to be a bit semantic. If what you mean by motion is just a difference of the value of some property with respect to the difference in the value of some parameter (which may or may not be a property itself), then time is not necessary for motion. If what you mean by motion is a change in a property, then this suggests a parametrized causality. This doesn't require time either, but it would be quite strange if, for instance, the x-axis exhibited a causal parametrization.
 

1. What is the relationship between time and motion?

The relationship between time and motion is that time is a measure of duration while motion is a measure of change in position over time. In other words, time is a fundamental aspect of motion, as all objects in motion are constantly changing their position in a given amount of time.

2. How does time affect motion?

Time affects motion by providing a measure of how long it takes for an object to change its position. The longer the time, the greater the distance an object can travel, and the faster the time, the faster the object will move. Additionally, time also affects the acceleration of an object in motion, as acceleration is defined as the change in velocity over time.

3. Is there a limit to the relationship between time and motion?

There is no known limit to the relationship between time and motion. As long as an object is in motion, time will continue to be a crucial factor in measuring and understanding its movement. Even at speeds approaching the speed of light, time and motion are still closely intertwined.

4. How does time dilation affect the relationship between time and motion?

Time dilation, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity, occurs when time passes slower for objects moving at high speeds. This has a significant impact on the relationship between time and motion, as it means that time can pass at different rates for different observers, depending on their relative motion. This can lead to discrepancies in the measurement of motion and the perception of time.

5. Can time ever be separated from motion?

No, time and motion are inseparable. As mentioned earlier, time is a fundamental aspect of motion, and without motion, time would have no meaning. Even in a stationary object, time is still passing, and its position is constantly changing in relation to other objects in motion. Therefore, time and motion are inextricably linked and cannot be separated.

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