I dont think so...
2007-08-30 08:25:33 · 9 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
And yet you have no explanation to support what you "think".
2007-08-30 08:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by rozzell j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The universe has to be finite,an infinite universe doesn't make any sense.
If the universe were infinite it could have no beginning and,of course,no end.
We wouldn't have to theorize about it,it would have always been.
It began some time in the past and it will end some time in the future.
The debatable part of it is,how did it start and by what mechanism will it end.
2007-08-30 17:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If, by "universe" you refer to the space available, I'd have to say its infinite. If it's not, then what happens to the stuff in the stuff inside that's expanding, when it reaches the boundaries of the universe? A bounded universe (finite) seems to pose more questions than it answers. It certainly must be infinite in the dimensions in which it exists.
The concept of infinity, while it may not be trivial, is within the grasp of many. However, the idea of something BEING infinite seems to elude most. How can something exist forever? How can something go on forever? Just because one may not understand something, doesn't mean it cannot be fact.
If by "universe" you mean the stuff in side the universe, of the space that stuff occupies, I'd agree that it's finite.
2007-08-30 16:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can never really prove the the universe is or isn't infinite. The big bangers think they have proven it to be finite, and they have enough lobbying power to cut of funding to anyone who challenges their "proof". This amounts to an unconstitutional establishment of religion. All cosmologies have always belonged to the realm of religion, and they still do.
I have a model of an infinite universe, which I think may become the new established religion, some day. But it obviously isn't going to happen anytime soon.
2007-08-30 15:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is just a theory, is supposed to be infinite but with boundaries. Very weird.
But as far as we know, anybody can give any theory, as long you have some kind of base to affirm it.
You don’t think is infinite. Well, I don’t think so either. I think is infinite in our space-time, but once you jump into a different space-time, things probably change. That is my believe.
I’m personally working on some theories with a friend of mine for a project at MIT, but can’t give details out yet ;)
But don’t worry about it much, being infinite or finite won’t affect your everyday life anyways.
2007-08-30 15:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by Dan D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think the universe has a limit, but space is infinite.
2007-08-30 17:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by Zero 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends what you mean by infinite.
Modern theory says there's a finite mass,
and finite volume, in a boundary-less space.
Kinda interesting concept ain't it?
2007-08-30 15:55:12 · answer #7 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those who have a limited knowledge of physics.
2007-09-02 13:15:11 · answer #8 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Gug said if there is an end what is the defining barrier?
2007-08-30 16:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by ItsMeTrev 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋