Global Interaction in Classical Mechanics

Author: Laraudogoitia, Jon Pérez

Source: International Studies in the Philosophy of Science, Volume 20, Number 2, July 2006 , pp. 173-183(11)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

In this paper, an example is presented for a dynamic system analysable in the framework of the mechanics of rigid bodies. Interest in the model lies in three fundamental features. First, it leads to a paradox in classical mechanics which does not seem to be explainable with the conceptual resources currently available. Second, it is possible to find a solution to it by extending in a natural way the idea of global interaction in the context of what is called interaction by impenetrability. Third, the solution presented throws light on a problem posed and discussed in the recent literature in connection with the mass conservation principle.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02698590600814357

Publication date: 2006-07-01

More about this publication?

• Editorial Board
• Information for Authors
• Subscribe to this Title
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Philosophy
• By this author: Laraudogoitia, Jon Pérez

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers