![]() Lucretius really just explains that atoms have varying shapes, not what they are. “On the substance, diversity of forms, and shapes of atoms.” “Although atoms are always in motion, they appear motionless.”īecause atoms are invisible to our senses, their movements elude our observations. The sum of things cannot be changed by any form of force - the number of atoms is always the same. “The supply of matter was never as tightly packed s it is now (or more widely spaced out).” The slight swerve that does occur (through gravity), is necessary for atomic collisions and this creation. ![]() “When atoms travel, they only stray minutely from their path.” The weight of things drives them downwards and only pressure compels them upwards. “No material thing can be uplifted by its own power.” Atoms which are sticking closer together form things like rock and steel. ![]() ![]() He now goes eerily into the element hypothesis and declares that the farther apart atoms make up sunlight and air and that those move quickly, which is why we cannot see them. After introducing us to what atoms are and why they matter (literally), Lucretius is now attempting a how-to guide.Ītoms move freely, Lucretius starts, and by doing so, they occasionally knock each other. ![]()
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