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How far is it correct to ask, "What is universe expanding into?". How to solve this paradox?
aleemudasir said:How far is it correct to ask, "What is universe expanding into?". How to solve this paradox?
craigi said:It's an expansion of space itself. There is no paradox.
If you want to know more, there's plenty to read on this forum. A similar question gets asked very regularly and very detailed answers are given, so I'd recommend reading some of the related threads at the bottom of this page.
Mordred said:How do you show the related discussions at the bottom of page if you don't mind my asking?
Mordred said:Yeah I see the box, does it automatically pull up related links via the title? from what I can tell it does.
Mordred said:I think you missed the question lol, I was asking how the site generates the related links. Seems to be based on keywords in the title posted ie from a new topics title. Not too worried about it though just a curiosity.
aleemudasir said:How far is it correct to ask, "What is universe expanding into?". How to solve this paradox?
bapowell said:Define object.
bapowell said:Gravity has a materialistic foundation. Yes, the universe physically exists.
bapowell said:You seem to be working with a rather arbitrary definition of "physical" and "material" and some vaguely defined terms. What does it mean for gravity to have "no dimension"? Does an electron have "dimension"? Gamma radiation has no "color", but it can disrupt DNA replication and cause cancer. Gravity does "weigh" something -- gravity gravitates.
By your definition, is light physical? Material?
bapowell said:Gravity has energy. It can serve as a source of gravitation. As a field, gravity imparts a force that can be measured empirically. Gravitational waves, which are excitations of the gravitational field, have spin and energy.
In these respects, gravity is not any different from electrostatics. Do you see a difference?
aleemudasir said:How far is it correct to ask, "What is universe expanding into?". How to solve this paradox?
So, while we always picture the 2-sphere as existing in 3D space, it needn't be so! A 2-sphere is well-defined in 2-dimensional space. If we apply this reasoning to the universe, we come to realize that there needn't be any space "outside" the universe for it to expand into -- the universe, even if finite, is all there is.
azureorb said:But if space were to be infinite -- how could there be expansion of space itself?
By expansion of space what is meant is increase in distance between points.azureorb said:But if space were to be infinite -- how could there be expansion of space itself? If space were infinite wouldn't it just be greater expansion between objects? But of course, that type of expansion is still creating greater volume overall. So I would think that space itself wouldn't be infinite...
You misunderstand infinity. Google "Hilbert's Hotel".
The expansion of the universe refers to the idea that the space between galaxies is continuously growing, causing them to move further apart from each other. This expansion was first observed by astronomer Edwin Hubble in the 1920s.
We know that the universe is expanding because of the redshift of light from distant galaxies. This means that the light waves from these galaxies are stretched out, similar to how the sound of an ambulance siren changes as it moves away from you. This redshift is a result of the expansion of space between the observer and the source of light.
Yes, we can ask questions about the expansion of the universe. In fact, studying this phenomenon is a major area of research in cosmology. Scientists are constantly trying to understand the causes and implications of the expansion of the universe.
There are several theories that attempt to explain the expansion of the universe. One of the most widely accepted is the Big Bang theory, which suggests that the universe began as a singular point and has been expanding ever since. Another theory is the inflationary universe theory, which proposes that the universe underwent a rapid period of expansion in its early stages.
The expansion of the universe affects us in several ways. One of the most significant is the fact that it determines the fate of the universe. Depending on the rate of expansion, the universe may continue to expand indefinitely or eventually collapse. Additionally, the expansion of the universe has led to the formation of galaxies and other structures, including our own solar system.