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There is actually considerable debate about that. Some scientists believe that the universe (or at least, the part we can see!) is not massive enough to cause the current expansion to slow down and reverse, and other scientists believe that "dark matter" may provide enough mass to reverse the expansion.
From a philosophical viewpoint, the idea of an "oscillating" universe - big bang followed by expansion, followed by contraction, followed by collapse, and repeat forever - is more appealing. But at present, the balance of the evidence seems to be against it.
There is evidence that the expansion of the Universe has been accelerating. It is not known exactly why, and it is possible that the expansion may slow down again, but this doesn't seem very likely.
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What did most scientists think about how the universe began?
The generally accepted model is called the "Big Bang". It means that all the matter and energy of the Universe was in a tiny space, some 13.8 billion years ago or so, at a tremendously high temperature and density. From there, it started to expand; currently, the Universe continues expanding, and will probably continue to expand forever.
What do scietists think will eventually happen to the universe?
Scientists predict that the universe will continue to expand indefinitely, eventually becoming cold and dark in what is referred to as the "heat death" scenario. This will occur as all stars burn out, leaving behind remnants of galaxies and black holes.
Does the universe ever end or does there just have a stopping point?
i don't think that the universe ever ends i think it just keeps on going forever!!!!!!!!!!
What is the Open theory of the universe?
It is the idea that the universe will continue to expand forever. By contrast, the closed theory states that gravity will eventually cause the universe to shrink. (I think) In addition to the above. Essentially it is the theory that the universe has no boundary and is not closed in on itself in any way. The shape of the universe in this case must be either "flat" or "curved" to some extent, but not curved enough to form a cylinder, sphere, ellipsoid or torus.
What is the probability of there being life on another planet?
just think the universe goes on forever. dont you think the probability is pretty high?
What is one foot outside the Universe?
As we all know, there is an end to everything. How it happens, none know, but nothing is Infinite. Nothing goes on forever. So I was wondering, what could be at the end of this Universe? Nothing can go on forever. And that is why I have begun thinking about this, as it is a bizarre question that may go unanswered for millions of years. So...what do you think, is at the edge of the Universe?
Does the universe expand because the galaxy move away form each other?
I don't think it is BECAUSE of this, but the two are certainly related. the universe is expamding because the big bang was sooooo powerful it is still happening today
Why scientist have only theories about the origin of universe?
It is impossible to prove what was not witnessed. they only have theories because nothing else is atainable in that field of study. more information will become available but I don't think the universe is just going to hand us a VHS labeled "The Origin of the Universe"
Where does scientist think where does Stegosaurus live?
where scientist think Stegosaurus livem
What do the asronomers think is mostly likely going to happen to the universe?
There are several different guesses (I hesitate to dignify these with the word "theory", which implies that there is at least some observational data to back them up) as to the eventual fate of the universe. These guesses change on a year-by-year basis. The idea that the "universe" may have an end is a relatively new one; the entire "big bang theory" of the origin of the universe is only 55 or so years old. Before that, the predominant idea was that the universe had existed forever, and would continue to exist forever.
How can you think like a scientist?
listen to the scientist feel the scientist be the scientist taste the scientist bam ur scientist
How far does the known universe expand in light years before it expands no more?
Who told you that it will stop expanding ? This question has been the subject of intense research, discussion, and debate among physicists and cosmologists for at least the past fifty years ... whether the expansion rate of the universe is increasing or decreasing, and whether it will continue forever or reverse and become a contraction. I think it's pretty well established by now that the rate is increasing, and that the expansion will never stop or reverse.
