Is violation of the second Newton's law possible?
Year: 2006
Type: preprint
Abstract: Astrophysical observations (usually explained by dark matter) suggest that classical mechanics could break down when the acceleration becomes extremely small (the approach known as modified Newtonian dynamics, or MOND). I present the first analysis of MOND manifestations in terrestrial (rather than astrophysical) settings. A new effect is reported: around each equinox date, 2 spots emerge on the Earth where static bodies experience spontaneous acceleration due to the possible violation of the 2nd Newton's law. Preliminary estimates indicate that an experimental search for this effect can be feasible.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: A. Yu. Ignatiev
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2599653824