So vast, no end to it.
2006-09-16 18:32:10 · 26 answers · asked by pelister56 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Good question, no definite answer. The easy and obvious answer is yes. The physicist answer is fuzzy.
The thing is, we can't see the whole universe. We can see our 'observable universe', which is the distance light has travelled since the beginning of everything (about 16 billion light years -huuuuge). Our observable universe is indeed quite finite, and is constantly expanding as light moves away from us. However, space might be expanding faster than light . . . big problem. If we can't see stuff, it's irrelevant - it can't possibly affect us or allow us to draw conclusions. So we really can't say with any certainty if the universe is finite or infinite and how large it really is in the case of the former.
Kinda lame answer, but it's a big, big question. Not really easy to prove either side.
2006-09-16 18:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by David M 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've seen several interesting space documentaries on BitTorrent. One about there being a possible Multiverse, that our universe is just one bubble of many, that is, one bubble-like container of finite space which holds the local universe we are in; Or that there is only one universe that is either infinite or finite like the mainstream idea goes. My gut tells me that it would have to stop somewhere but it may as well be infinite.
It is incredibly interesting. I just can't wait until the invention of traveling as fast as light is made. Everything is waiting to be discovered out there and we are getting closer to the truth of this great mystery. We will know one day, maybe not us, but some form of intelligent life will eventually find out the truth behind this great mystery.
2006-09-16 18:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by p2prox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I'm just going to cut straight to the chase, since most people here don't know what they're talking about.
The correct answer is
:
NO!
Visible space is NOT INFINITE. So, the space contained within the universe is FINITE!
What about space we can't see, outside of our universe?
We have no idea if it is infinite or not.
2006-09-17 02:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In fact, it IS infinite. The universe keeps expanding and pulling the stars away from eachother.
However, the universe may come to an abrupt ending by collapsing upon itself until everything is crushed into a singularity.
This theory is known as "The Big Crunch"
2006-09-16 18:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by jellies1324 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Space is a concept of the mind and thus although our minds tell us there is something out there and we are able to find our way about a small area of our mind thereby removing our selves from the confines of our world. To us humans (I assume you are human) space will have no boundaries as our minds cannot contemplate a boundary, unfortunately' this means we may not exist but if we do exist where does reality begin. Does that answer your question
2006-09-17 00:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by Redmonk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The space is infinite, so freaking isn't it.
The first time i heard about this, i didn't sleep for nights together. Then one of my friend helped me.
He told me the opposite of this is more freaking. Just image if the space was "finite", then we have to define what lies at the boundary a metallic shell? then the inevitable how thick this boundary is and what lies beyond.......he he.
After this discussion i was able to accept that "space being infinite" is the most digestable statement in this context.
Don't lose your sleep over this........Enjoy life.
2006-09-16 19:26:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Space is infinite - and because of its infinite it can accommedate the star and systems....and only our human heart are not infinite coz it is so small that it cant accumulate other ppl wrong doing.
2006-09-16 19:43:20 · answer #7 · answered by myhorsalwayswins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the universe is countless, it may no longer get any bigger, so it is incorrect to declare the countless universe is increasing. regardless of if the universe is finite or countless, the area in it is increasing; that merely ability that the distances between table sure products is increasing. If area is countless and homogeneous, then sure; rely is likewise countless. people who have self belief all the concern that exists is restrained to a finite area, have calculated the optimal available quantity of rely and the optimal available length of the area. it is the place huge Bang concept comes from. they have self belief the finite universe is increasing, yet they do no longer know if it rather is going to keep increasing for ever. There are distinctive levels of infinity. The set of counting numbers is countless, however the set of exact numbers is infinitely bigger. even however there are an endless form of counting numbers, pi isn't one in each of them; you could count quantity for ever and you will never get to pi. in addition, the form of available planets is countless, yet maximum of them are impossible. Even the form of present day planets, however countless, may well be below the form of available planets. This gets into bigger arithmetic, and that i'm no longer a mathematician. yet my perception is that each planet is unique, even in an endless universe.
2016-12-12 09:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you spin around backwards really fast, you go back into time preventing space from streching out and and not making it infinite! I'm still dizzy from spinning!
2006-09-16 22:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by papichulo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstj we haveto define the term "infinite". If it is a relative term, space is of course infinite; and if it is an absolute term, it is not.
2006-09-16 20:35:24 · answer #10 · answered by yogen p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋