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There is no such thing as an unstoppable force, or an immovable object. Things like nuclear explosions or planets come close, but not close enough.

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This is known as the 'Irresistible Force Paradox'.

An irresistible force would have to possess (effectively) infinite energy, which is impossible for a finite universe. Also, for a universe in which irresistible forces are possible, immovable objects would not be (therein lies the crux of the paradox). For the sake of the question, we would also have to assume that both are indestructible, subverting the obvious answer that both would be destroyed.

This is related to the 'Omniscience Paradox' - the question "can God create a stone that is too heavy for even Him to lift?"

If an irresistible force meets an immovable object, the immovable object moves and the irresistible force stops. This is one rational answer for an irrational question.

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