In other words, if the expansion is speeding up does the speed of light (c) increase at the same rate even though we couldn't measure it?
2006-07-22 03:02:33 · 7 answers · asked by Moses 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
i would say .. every thing is pissible as before we didn't know it travels in such high speeds .. and the idea of carrying a nominal mass photons challenges the mind that it would face some resistance in certain media .. and at certain time dimensions .. if the fifth dimension is seen to be the energy then light would be affected in some way to be deviated or accelerated .. this would dramatically affect the facts about the whole dimensions of the universe .. as our only way of measuring those far dimensions are totally depending on the speed of light what if it's not constant .. then things would be much further or nearer than we can measure .. thanks for the valid argument ..
2006-07-22 06:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by ohwaw 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's possible that the speed of light is connected to the expansion of the universe, because light is an energy which is one of the energy resourced of earth and the space stations out there orbiting our planet.
When we say "Speed of light" it means the light is travellling and it has a "force". A very small fraction of force coming from the light is enough to moves small particles from the space no matter of what directions it will pass through, and while the light is continue to travelling, the speed of light that pushes this particles are gaining more speed that makes our Universe to expand.
2006-07-22 04:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Arc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely think there is a link. I think the speed of light actually varies as it passes through space because the medium of space varies, and as the universe expands the light has farther to travel, and will lose it's impetus eventually. However, because the universe is infinite, we have yet to develop the technology to allow us to pinpoint where exactly light fades to nothing. We use 186,000 miles per hour as a standard for the speed of light because mathematical theory requires constants.
With all due respect, MOSES, why don't you save us all a lot of time and expense and get in touch with the Man upstairs, with whom U R so intimately acquainted, and ask Him? If anyone would know, He would.
I need to take a nap. My head hurts.
2006-07-22 03:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the speed of light is constant in any reference frame. Since there is no ether, there is no link between speed of light and the expansion of the universe.
2006-07-22 04:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by comeKK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all but for measure the speed of expansion speed of light is essential.
2006-07-22 03:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by Sayom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because we actually can and are measuring it, and it seems to be remaining constant.
2006-07-22 03:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by DakkonA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, IDK!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-22 03:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋