To: wagglebee
In relativistic terms this would be consistent with expansion of the universe. If the universe is expanding, it's probably not doing so just at the edges, but everywhere. This doesn't just mean that the orbits of the planets get larger, but that the planets, the spaces between, and everything on the planets and in space gets bigger. Even particles. If space is expanding, the measuring stick expands, and the light traveling through it covers less distance per second.
This would have a significant impact on time calculations which are based on distance/time calculations relating to C.
Physics is Phascinating.
To: AdequateMan
In relativistic terms this would be consistent with expansion of the universe. If the universe is expanding, it's probably not doing so just at the edges, but everywhere. This doesn't just mean that the orbits of the planets get larger, but that the planets, the spaces between, and everything on the planets and in space gets bigger.So the trend for Americans to be getting bigger is less related to caloric intake, and more related to physics.
Cool. Now I have an excuse.
47 posted on
08/01/2004 1:27:51 PM PDT by
Lazamataz
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To: AdequateMan
In relativistic terms this would be consistent with expansion of the universe. If the universe is expanding, it's probably not doing so just at the edges, but everywhere. This doesn't just mean that the orbits of the planets get larger, but that the planets, the spaces between, and everything on the planets and in space gets bigger. Even particles. If space is expanding, the measuring stick expands, and the light traveling through it covers less distance per second. Not quite. Electromagnetic forces and gravitational forces prevent local expansion. This includes the galaxy we live in.
To: AdequateMan
If the universe is expanding, it's probably not doing so just at the edges, but everywhere...like on the surface/skin of expanding balloon. :/
86 posted on
08/01/2004 7:53:54 PM PDT by
skinkinthegrass
(Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you :)
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