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Current astronomical observations suggest that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, primarily driven by dark energy. While theories about potential future scenarios, such as the "Big Crunch" where the universe could eventually stop expanding and start contracting, exist, they are not supported by current evidence. Therefore, based on our current understanding, the universe is not expected to shrink.

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Ask us do scientists call the theory that the universe will shrink in the future?

The theory that suggests the universe may eventually shrink is often referred to as the "Big Crunch" hypothesis. This concept posits that after expanding, the universe could reverse its expansion due to gravitational forces, ultimately leading to a collapse. While this idea is one of several scenarios regarding the universe's fate, current observations indicate that the universe's expansion is accelerating, making the Big Crunch less likely.


What order do these go in Galaxy Universe Solar System Planet Star Nebula Largest to smallest?

Universe, galaxy,nebula,solar system, star, planet


Why does space keep going and going and never stops?

Space is constantly expanding because of the force of dark energy, causing galaxies to move away from each other. There is no boundary or edge to the universe, so it appears to go on forever. Gravity from matter in the universe acts as a brake on this expansion, but dark energy seems to be winning, pushing the universe to expand at an accelerating rate.


Why is the universe so cold?

because the sun make a world warm and the sun is not that big enough to warm up all the universe. I don't agree. The universe is technically a vaccum that can expand or shrink and therefore this vaccum is not entirely filled with gases that can trap heat and stars or objects producing friction which creates heat. Besides the previous person's awnser is not valid. The sun is a star and the universe is filled with many trillions of stars which are being added to constantly which is why the universe does not have one sun.


Is the universe made up of your solar system?

yes ,the universe is made up of our solar system and there are systems within systems that keep going on and on. The universe is made up of countless numbers of stars. These stars form huge groups of stars called galaxies. Within these galaxies are solar systems. Our solar system is but one of billions.

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Ask us do scientists call the theory that the universe will shrink in the future?

The theory that suggests the universe may eventually shrink is often referred to as the "Big Crunch" hypothesis. This concept posits that after expanding, the universe could reverse its expansion due to gravitational forces, ultimately leading to a collapse. While this idea is one of several scenarios regarding the universe's fate, current observations indicate that the universe's expansion is accelerating, making the Big Crunch less likely.


Does the universe continue to contract shrink expand or stay the same as a result of the initial big bang according to scientists?

According to scientists the universe continues to expand as a result of the initial big bang.


What keeps the universe going while at the same time destroying the universe if it is not there?

gravity


When is Lego universe going to come out?

It is out.


How much bigger is a universe than a galaxy?

the universe apparently never stops going. Plus the galaxy's are included with the universe :)


What is going to happen at the end of the universe?

You will die!


Is there going to be another season of stargate universe?

No.


Why is space travel important?

It is important because then you can see what is going on in our universe and to study what our universe is like and other planets.


How will the universe end according to the big bang theory?

We could go out in different ways. The universe could keep expanding. It could at some time slow down its' expansion and shrink back to where it all started. They are not sure.


Heat-shrink tubing can it be used on wires going into fuel tanks?

No, What you can do is put a piece of shrink tube into a small amount of petrol for a period of time and observe the effect on the tube