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One of the most commonly-held theories is that the Earth and the other planets developed over millions of years out of the dust and gas surrounding the sun when it was a young star. The vast majority of scientists hold to this view, which is considered the only viable theory by the scientific community.

Probably the most commonly-held hypothesis aside from the evolutionary model is that the Earth was created by an all-powerful being who also created the entire universe. This view is often described as the Creationist hypothesis. Though there are some scientists who hold this view, they are often overlooked by scientists who believe in evolution, or are mocked for their ideas, whether or not those ideas have affected their scientific work. This view is held by many Christians, though there is disagreement over whether the Earth was created at the time that life started here (taking the Biblical book of Genesis literally, called the Young Earth Model) or whether the Earth was already here at the time that life began here (called the Old Earth Model). The Old Earth Model includes aspects of both of the most common ideas.

Other hypotheses are generally restricted to particular cultures, based on their belief systems.

Specific theories and their development

The French mathematician and physicist Laplace, over one hundred years ago suggested that the sun was formed from the condensation of a nebula, a gaseous body. As the gaseous, rotating sun contracted, gaseous rings would be thrown off just like drops of water from a flywheel. These droplets later formed planets.

The planetesimal theory followed put forward by Chamberlain and Moulton. A star might have come close to the sun as to cause tremendous gravitational pulls upon each other, causing tidal waves, as it were, and erupting material into space.

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What are some theories on the origin of universe?

the big bang or god


How is scientific data used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe?

Scientific data, such as observations from telescopes and particle accelerators, are used to develop and refine scientific theories that describe the origin of the universe, such as the Big Bang theory. By comparing these observations with predictions made by theories, scientists can gain a better understanding of the processes that occurred during the early universe. This iterative process of collecting data and adjusting theories based on evidence helps to build a more accurate and comprehensive picture of the origin of the universe.


Although there is scientific evidence and many scientific theories about the origin of the universe how it all happened remains a question?

The origin of the universe is still a question because we have yet to discover a complete and definitive explanation. Theories like the Big Bang provide a framework for understanding the early universe, but the ultimate cause or reason for the universe's existence is still a mystery that scientists continue to explore.


Has the big question about the origin of the universe finally been answered?

No. We have some theories that explain important aspects about how the Universe began. The current theories and understandings that we have get to fractions of second after the beginning, but we still have not gotten to the beginning yet. As to any purpose of the universe, science has not attempted to even discern such a thing.


Why are the theories of the origin of the universe not scientific law?

Not scientific law because there are too many possibilities, no-one can tell for sure.

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What are different theories of the origin of the universe?

the most popular one is the big bang. it states that the universe was formed in one gigantic explosion.


What are some theories on the origin of universe?

the big bang or god


Is there a corner to the universe?

Not if the current theories about its origin and developments are correct.


What are two main theories for the origin of the universe?

The big bang, and God


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"


What the theories of the origin of the universe?

the most popular one is the big bang. it states that the universe was formed in one gigantic explosion.


What is the meaning of theories of the origin of the universe?

The origin of the universe is just that - a theory. We can only speculate how universe began - based on the knowledge we have up to now. There may be other factors - that could change our perspective on how the universe began - yet to be discovered !


How is scientific data used as evidence to develop scientific theories to describe the origin of the universe?

Scientific data, such as observations from telescopes and particle accelerators, are used to develop and refine scientific theories that describe the origin of the universe, such as the Big Bang theory. By comparing these observations with predictions made by theories, scientists can gain a better understanding of the processes that occurred during the early universe. This iterative process of collecting data and adjusting theories based on evidence helps to build a more accurate and comprehensive picture of the origin of the universe.


Although there is scientific evidence and many scientific theories about the origin of the universe how it all happened remains a question?

The origin of the universe is still a question because we have yet to discover a complete and definitive explanation. Theories like the Big Bang provide a framework for understanding the early universe, but the ultimate cause or reason for the universe's existence is still a mystery that scientists continue to explore.


Has the big question about the origin of the universe finally been answered?

No. We have some theories that explain important aspects about how the Universe began. The current theories and understandings that we have get to fractions of second after the beginning, but we still have not gotten to the beginning yet. As to any purpose of the universe, science has not attempted to even discern such a thing.


Why are the theories of the origin of the universe not scientific law?

Not scientific law because there are too many possibilities, no-one can tell for sure.


How did the universe start other than the big bang?

The big bang theory is the prevailing scientific explanation for the origin of the universe. Other theories, such as the cyclic model or the multiverse hypothesis, involve different mechanisms for the universe's origin but are speculative and lack empirical support. At present, the big bang theory is the most widely accepted explanation supported by observational evidence.