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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / What other evidence do we have of the expanding universe?
« on: 20/08/2011 19:38:04 »
Why is the universe expanding?
To me this a simple answer. All stars in the universe are expelling energy. This energy acts like a rocket firing in all directions. The reactive mass(?) of all the stars are propelling each and everyone away from each other.
Think of a rocket with an almost infinite supply of energy (well if we humans were building one). This rocket in theory will accelerate and accelerate eventually maxing out at a predefined speed.
THIS CONSTANT (for now) NUCLEAR FORCE IS ACCELERATING THE EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE!!!
Sorry about the caps, i wanted to emphisize that. Now, im no physics expert but basic GSCE (and Discovery channel) knowledge seems to point me in this rather basic explanation of why the universe is expanding.
Feel free to comment on why i may be mistaken, but take a minute to think about the research being done on 'Solar Sails'.
Looking forward to hear what you guys have to say? i do hope this hasnt been covered numerous times!!!
To me this a simple answer. All stars in the universe are expelling energy. This energy acts like a rocket firing in all directions. The reactive mass(?) of all the stars are propelling each and everyone away from each other.
Think of a rocket with an almost infinite supply of energy (well if we humans were building one). This rocket in theory will accelerate and accelerate eventually maxing out at a predefined speed.
THIS CONSTANT (for now) NUCLEAR FORCE IS ACCELERATING THE EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE!!!
Sorry about the caps, i wanted to emphisize that. Now, im no physics expert but basic GSCE (and Discovery channel) knowledge seems to point me in this rather basic explanation of why the universe is expanding.
Feel free to comment on why i may be mistaken, but take a minute to think about the research being done on 'Solar Sails'.
Looking forward to hear what you guys have to say? i do hope this hasnt been covered numerous times!!!