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Cosmology

Cosmology is the area of physics that studies the universe in and of itself. Through the use of incredible and ingenious methods of experimentation, cosmologists attempt to discover how the universe began, how it is developing, and how or if it will end. Questions regarding the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic background radiation, and the initial formation of the fundamental particles can be placed into this category.

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What is Aluminum caused by the big bang?

It is believed that right after the Big Bang, some of the normal hydrogen fused to deuterium, helium, and perhaps a small amount of lithium. No significant amounts of heavier elements was produced during the Big Bang. Most helium, as well as metals (i.e., anything heavier than helium) are the result of nuclear fusion in stars; the heavier elements are the result of supernova explosions.

How does the earth magnetism work?

Our Earth's outer core consists of a liquid iron, which is highly conductive. As this liquid moves via convection (the same way water boiling in a pot moves via convection), electrical fields are generated, which then create a magnetic field -- a farily simple electromagnetic.

The EXACT mechanics of this are difficult to work out, but has been done.

When does the parallax effect become useless?

The parallax effect becomes unnoticeable after 1,000 light years.

What are the effects of a antimatter plus matter explosion in vacuum?

Exactly the same as outside, but the debris would travel farther because there is no resistance in the vacuum. Outside the vacuum the explosion would happen instantaneously once the anti-particles collided with oxygen.

Why should the Big Bang not be considered big?

It shouldn't be considered as being big (as in large) due to that the big bang would have comprised of everything within an unfathomably small point in space (Known as a singularity) that exploded outward in an expansion that created spacetime, which to this day continues to expand. Think of it like an expanding balloon and everything exists on the outside of said balloon.

Is dark matter the force?

Dark matter and The Force are not the same thing. The Force is a fictional power that connects all things. Dark matter is a real-world, theoretical matter that figures into physics and mathematics.

On PC how do you get to area 51 on jimmy neutron boy genius?

In the PC game "Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius," you can access Area 51 by completing certain tasks and progressing through the game's main storyline. Look for clues and complete missions to unlock access to this secretive location within the game.

Is WIMP an accurate description of the dark matter particles?

Yes. It stands for: Weakly Interacting Massive Particles.

What is the evolutionary end of red giants?

When a red giant runs out of its fuel - helium - it will blow off its outer layers while the inner core collapses to form a white dwarf. The latter will gradually radiate away its energy to become a black dwarf.

In Cosmology Do Animated Worlds Exist?

No. While it's entirely possible there could be other worlds where the laws of physics are different than how we have interpreted them on Earth, it is impossible there are 2 dimensional worlds inhabited by animated characters.

What will happen to the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies 4 billion years from now?

Four billion years from now, our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with our large spiraled neighbor, Andromeda.

Is the mirror in Through the Looking Glass a portal?

No. Of course not. There is no such thing as a portal. It was simply just a mirror.

What evidence is there that the universe was different in the past?

We observe the universe with our various telescopes. Since light travels at a finite speed, it takes time for any light to travel from an object (say, a galaxy), to your telescope. Therefore, for any distant object, you are not seeing the object as it appears now, but as it appeared when the light left it.

For very distant objects this can be billions of years, and further back in time you look, the more different the universe appears. Beyond about 13 billion years, there are no galaxies, for example.

In theory if it were possible to do so and one could paint a black hole would it look like an enormous smooth ball or would its surface be rough and strewn with debris?

As you say, in theory, if it were possible.......

This is the heart of the matter. It is not really possible. But as an analogy, if you think of a whirlpool, you can't see or paint that either, what you see and can paint is the effects of the whirlpool on water and things floating or living in the water and their behaviour as they are attracted to and sucked into the whirlpool.

A black hole is a place of infinite gravity where even light cannot escape - so there is nothing to see. But all known and observable black holes have a huge accretion disk where the matter and energy being sucked in speeds up to incredibly high speeds and covers vast areas of space.

The black hole in the centre of our galaxy is not active (feeding) and has no accretion disc but can be observed by the very odd behaviour of the stars around where the black hole is believed to be.

I hope this helps a bit.

What is the meaning of the big bang nucleosynthesis?

It is generally accepted that only simple Hydrogen (one proton) appeared from the big bang, with a small quantity of heaver isotopes of hydrogen such as deuterium etc which also have the one proton that defines hydrogen but more neutrons are possible including not only deuterium but the unstable isotope of hydrogen called tritium.

A smaller amount of Helium and heavier isotopes were also believed to have formed right up to but not heavier than beryllium. A few BBN theories have been around since the 1940s and they are all an attempt to explain why these elements (Hydrogen in its variations and Helium etc) appeared after the big bang.

What does the Big Bang Theory say about the universe to began?

15billion years ago the birth of our Cosmos or Universe was born. My theory is that this was due to an incredible compression perhaphs that which takes place in the density of a blackhole. Since blackholes are at the center of every galaxy ther can be many big bangs taking place even as this is being typed.

Who made the whole entire universe?

some people think god made the universe, but i personally think he didn't even make earth. I think Gaia made earth but we're getting off subject. People believe in ancient times a dragon called Godith, bigger than anything created the world with one single breathe. then, with small breathes, she added creatures, people, ect.

Did Einstein know about dark matter?

No, Einstein did not know about dark matter during his lifetime. The concept of dark matter was not proposed until the 1930s, after Einstein's major contributions to the field of physics.

How many more dimensions than four does Stephen Hawking use theoretically?

Some cosmological theories suggest the universe may be either 10 or 11 dimensional.

As far as Stephen Hawking goes ... there is no limit to the number of dimensions that can be considered on a theoretical basis, and in fact certain problems in physics are best treated in "Hilbert space", which is an abstract vector space with an infinite number of dimensions. How many dimensions Dr. Hawking uses for any given calculation would therefore depend on exactly what it is that he's calculating.

Will the Large Hadron Collider cause another Big Bang?

Of course not, that's ridiculous. Please note that Earth gets bombarded every day by particles from outer space that have millions of times the energy of anything that the LHC is capable of producing.

"Another Big Bang" would require a tremendous amount of energy - the energy of the entire Universe.

Which religion or philosophy focused on the individual's place in nature and the universe?

Taoism is a philosophy and religion that emphasizes harmony and balance with nature and the universe, focusing on the individual's place within the natural order. Taoist teachings advocate living in accordance with the Tao, or the natural way of the world, to achieve inner peace and fulfillment.