If the universe started with a big bang, then wouldn't entropy apply? If it applies then that would mean that the universe is stable, because it is less organized. (Be patient with me) So, aren't things that are less stable have to become stable again at some point? What prevents the universe to not return back to its unstable more organized state?
Unless of course the universe is becoming stable and unstable constantly.
2007-10-30 09:22:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
RB,
I'm not scared I just don't want to be smashed if it does happen.
2007-10-30 10:16:41 · update #1
Entropy does apply to the universe but it is trillions of years away.
The universe is still forming new stars with the abundance of hydrogen that remains. That formation must end before the last of all stars slowly die off.
We will be long gone when it happens.
Don't worry, be happy.
2007-10-30 09:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's been proved that not only is the universe expanding, but it's expanding at an accelerated rate. This means that there will be no big crunch, and thus no change in the direction of entropy (entropy-a directional arrow for time and the process of expanding). The universe will just keep on expanding and then eventually become cold and dark.
2007-10-30 09:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by straightshooter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine much more space than you see... its Universe :)... We know quite much about its mechanics... but a lot stuck in theory... Unfortunately your theory can be succesful only if Universe is held in close area or all matter and energy is leading to one place to start big bang again... Hmmm... maybe black holes... but... nah (but still maybe)... light seems just to travel and mattery to spread... but... like galaxies are coliding... then maybe our Universe is just like atom among amny of others... but if scientists are wrong about big bang and Universe is infinite in length and permanent in its mattery and energy floath... then... you are more than right about its cirlce in stable and unstable period... I guess its better to concentrate closer on anything we can touch than look for answer on question that builds pyramids of another further questions...
2007-10-30 10:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by Robert M Mrok (Gloom) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are referring to the "heat death of the universe". It is one possible theoretical ultimate end to the universe.
2007-10-30 09:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋