What condition does the Universe tend toward? (I know, big question)
I think it's equilibrium. Balance of some definition or other. Does anyone have the scientific lingo for this theory? Please be specific as possible. Does balance or equilibrium denote a finite number of principles that are being equalized. Is my thinking totally off on this subject? THANK You in advance!
2006-12-27 01:40:40 · 6 answers · asked by vicarious_notion 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The universe, as we know it, tends toward a state of maximum disorder, or entropy. This is the second law of thermodynamics.
2006-12-27 01:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jay E. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... That's a really deep question.
I think your right, it would seem that the universe tends towards equilibrium, especially considering everything in physics tends to follow the conservation laws. As far as a scientific theory, maybe Intelligent Design (some people debate whether that's a real scientific theory, I think it's a partial scientific, partial philosophical theory). Balance or equilibrium would not have to denote finite numbers of principle, you could balance infinitely many things too.
2006-12-27 01:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The universe tends towards the most probable state. If we defined the entire universe as a single point in a phase (or configuration) space, then it's a random walk, and it will sooner or later wind up in the largest volumes in phase space where the laws and conditions are approximately the same. For example, there are far more possible causal systems that permit time as a parameter, so the universe is more likely to be in the phase volume where time is present.
2006-12-27 03:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm afraid your thinking is way off. I was tempted to put a sarcastic answer but I will refrain.
I think you are falling in to a trap thats very natural for us as human beings. In a word - anthropomorphisation.
The universe doesn't have a nature, it doesn't have a personality. Even the most eccentric pantheists don't posit such an idea.
Isn't it enough that its a place where beings can evolve that do have natures and ideas, even if they're not always 100% true?
If you're only asking why the physical laws are stable rather than fluctuate then you're getting deep in to cosmological questions and can investigate them yourself.
2006-12-27 01:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The universe has a nature defined by the four physical forces.
Understanding them will lead to the realization that this universe is one of many.
The balance within this universe can only be controlled from inner space.
2006-12-27 16:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by highlander 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The universe is expanding constantly.
2006-12-27 01:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by nima 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋