Isn't the universe supposed to be everything?
2007-09-10 15:56:21 · 12 answers · asked by zingis 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Please read the article on the "Metric Expansion of Space" in Wikipedia - it is a good starting point that introduces the basic concepts in a non-mathematical and layman-accessible language (it also provides plenty of hyperlinks to related matters of interest). This is a non-trivial issue, and explaining it all "adequately" in a non-mathematical language will take up far more time than either my patience and/or this forum would allow for. ... Besides, you already have this basic little article that can give you a decent overall feel for the subject matter. Good Luck and Have Fun!
2007-09-11 08:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I can't help but be amused by the--"it's true the universe is supposed to be all there is," & so on. That myth stops any reasonable answer in its tracks. I guess the earth is flat, too, in fact, EVERYTHING is flat, so we're just a bunch of frisbees tossed into the "emptiness" of space. Good grief. Your question could have generated more intelligent answers if you hadn't added the second sentence.
2007-09-11 14:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
George Gamow, the physicist, gave an interesting 2D analogy of this.
Consider a balloon with uniformly distributed dots on the surface. The surface is fully closed. As the balloon is blown, every dot moves away from its neighbours. The surface is stretching and is still closed.
The expansion of space is a 3D version of a similar phenomenon.
2007-09-11 01:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by A.V.R. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is a reference point. Everything is moving farther away from the sun, which is the center of the universe. "Everything" is the planets, moons and orbits. That is usually what scientists mean. I don't agree with the concept, but what I explained is the basic idea. You may find different theories in books and web sites.
2007-09-10 23:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by james w 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
According to the standard theory, our universe sprang into existence as "singularity" around 13.7 billion years ago. What is a "singularity" and where does it come from? Well, to be honest, we don't know for sure. Singularities are zones which defy our current understanding of physics. They are thought to exist at the core of "black holes." Black holes are areas of intense gravitational pressure. The pressure is thought to be so intense that finite matter is actually squished into infinite density (a mathematical concept which truly boggles the mind). These zones of infinite density are called "singularities." Our universe is thought to have begun as an infinitesimally small, infinitely hot, infinitely dense, something - a singularity. Where did it come from? We don't know. Why did it appear? We don't know.
2007-09-10 23:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
its just expanding into space... lmao... that question is too complex for my brain.... but i would like to know the same thing.... Its true the Universe Is supposed to be all there is... the whole thing.... so i dont know what it could be expanding into... Maybe scientists just havent researched the whole universe (which is impossible anyways) and they have found more than they said there was so now they say its expanding lol.... i dunno.....
2007-09-10 23:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by Artsy-Fartsy-Momma 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ha Ha...Here you have a play on words, and some confusion as to what is being said.
Yes the universe is everything out there all around us.
Now, with that said...
Things within the Universe are moving farther apart, so the distances between them are increasing.
Over and out.
2007-09-10 23:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Since it is empty space itself that seems to be expanding, it is probably impossible to answer that question. Take your best guess.
2007-09-10 23:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, our universe isn't "everything." We know, absolutely, that there are other universes. One would need to to comprehend infinity to answer your question. Truly not so difficult to do! Nothing is finite. Linear thinking creates confusion, as well as "absolutes "
Edit: Rex B, interesting link! However, matter came from antimatter, if you'd like to research this. & this merges science with religion, something long overdue.
There is no such thing as "empty space."
2007-09-10 23:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Probably a space where nothing currently is. Like Adelaide.
2007-09-10 23:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by Scozbo 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋