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as we move forth in time, does the universe become more or less complex? is this related to the theory of thermodynamics? I just need a brief explanation I'm a bit confused.
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In summary, the complexity of the universe does increase over time as new galaxies, stars, and planets are created. However, this increase in complexity is offset by a faster increase in disorder, as seen in the example of dropping a glass of water. This is related to the theory of thermodynamics, where adding order to one system results in a greater increase of disorder in another.
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tiny-tim
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hi phy_freak!
i suppose you're thinking that, going forward in time, galaxies are created, stars are created, planets are created, and so on …
which looks like more complexity (less disorder), doesn't it?
but it's like a magician distracting you…
you're so busy loooking at the pretty stuff that you don't notice that everything else is getting more disordered much faster!
i suppose you're thinking that, going forward in time, galaxies are created, stars are created, planets are created, and so on …
which looks like more complexity (less disorder), doesn't it?
but it's like a magician distracting you…
you're so busy loooking at the pretty stuff that you don't notice that everything else is getting more disordered much faster!
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Just think on a small scale about what happens if you drop a glass full of water onto the floor - it sure doesn't get more organized and you'll find that every time you add order to something you've taken it away from something else in the process.
Related to Does order increase or decrease?
1. Does order always increase or decrease in a closed system?
In a closed system, the total order remains constant. However, the distribution of order between different components can change, resulting in an apparent increase or decrease in order.
2. How does entropy relate to order?
Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system. As the level of disorder increases, the level of order decreases and vice versa.
3. Can order be created or destroyed?
Order cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another. For example, a chemical reaction may result in a decrease in order in one component, but an increase in order in another component.
4. Is there a correlation between order and complexity?
In general, higher levels of complexity require higher levels of order to be maintained. However, complexity can also arise from simple, ordered systems through self-organization.
5. How does the second law of thermodynamics relate to order?
The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time. This means that the total order of the system will decrease, unless energy is added to maintain or increase order.
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