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Physics

Virtual Particle Exchange

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Virtual particles are not directly detectable because they exist for such a short time that they violate the energy-time uncertainty principle, yet their effects are measurable as force.

Why this is interesting

Imagine two magnets repelling each other not by touching, but by tossing invisible balls back and forth. How can empty space act as a messenger for forces?