Oscillating Universe Theory Flashcards
What does the OUT state?
The universe is expanding and will contract once all the energy after the big bang has been used up, only to expand again once it approaches the point of singularity
The oscillating universe theory is also referred to as?
the Pulsating Theory
oscillating universe = ____ + _____
big bang + big crunch
What is the big crunch?
The point of the maximum expansion of the universe which starts the reversing/contracting of the universe to form a singularity again.
What is the big bang?
Minimum expansion.
The singularity starting to expand until it reaches the max point of expansion.
Once the universe reverses and attains
the point of singularity, another universe will be born.
True!
What is the big bounce?
Event in which another universe is formed after the big bang and big crunch.
(e.g., pag may singularity an ulit after the big crunch, and tawag dun sa situation/occurrence na yun ay big bounce.)
Who is the proponent of the OUT?
- Richard Tolman
What are the drawbacks of the OUT?
- The idea violates some laws in physics (e.g., the postulated existence of dark energy)
What is the postulated of the universe in the present (RIGHT NOW)?
The big freeze or heat death.
The universe would continuously expand until it reaches a point wherein all its energy dissipates.
