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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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What does for mean

According to quantum mechanics, a vacuum isn't emptyat all. It's actually filled with quantum energy and particles that blink in and out of existence for a fleeting moment-strange signals that are known as quantum fluctuations.


What does for mean? apposition for? I think quantum energy and particles (that blink in and out of existence) equals a fleeting moment-strange signals (that are known as quantum fluctuations)

  

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The preposition 'for' here relates to duration of time . Consider these simpler examples. eg I talked to him for for 5 minutes.

  • The preposition 'for' here relates to duration of time .
  • Consider these simpler examples.
  • eg I talked to him for for 5 minutes.
  • eg Tom lived in China for 10 years.
  • eg I worked with her for 30 years.
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The preposition 'for' here relates to duration of time.

Consider these simpler examples.

eg I talked to him for for 5 minutes.

eg Tom lived in China for 10 years.

eg I worked with her for 30 years.

eg I saw her for a fleeting moment.

The quantum energy and particles exist for a fleeting moment.

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