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On Sat, 16 Nov 1996 13:58:29 GMT, cec...@maganet.lognet.it (Marco
Cecconi) wrote:

>tyr...@mail.sgi.net wrote:
>
>A theory *can* be proven true in a certain "application range".
>Newtonian Theory of Gravity still holds true for many purposes
>(including sending Space Shuttles in orbit :). 
>There _is_ proof that Einstein's 2 relativity theories are correct.

Ahhh....there is 'evidence' that support General and Special
Relativity, not 'proof'.  Theories are exactly that and subject
to 'disproof' by additional evidence but never 'proof'.

Mathematical theorems may be proven because their universe
is known (by definition).   Physical theories can be supported
but not proven because the Universe is not completely known.


>BTW, your computer is based on Einstein's work too :)!
>
>>> It has been proven.  It was a theory when Einstein first came up with
>>> it.  It was then proven.  If you wish to find out what some of the
>>> proofs are, then just post something else stupid, and I'll respond
>>> again.
>
>>Oh?  Can you prove it?  I can prove 2 = 3 via
>
>>assume x = y,
>>then 2(x-y)=3(x-y),
>>divide through by (x-y),
>>thus 2=3
>
>>We KNOW that's false because, by definition, dividing by 0 (or x-y in
>>the example) is undefined.  You really can't prove anything, since any
>>proof can contain faulty reasoning or may be based on flawed
>>assumptions, not to mention exceptions to the rule, like classical
>>physics in subatomic situations.
>
>>-JAmes
>
>>No, I'm not an elitist. Why do you ask, peasant?
>>Of course I'm sane. The voices said so.
>>Oh sure! But what's the speed of dark?
>
>-------------------------------------------------------------
>                      Marco Cecconi.
>
>Programmer and programming teacher.
>cec...@maganet.lognet.it
>