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The universe is mostly empty, how can we understand the concept of temperature of the universe?
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Vanadium 50 said:Why is "mostly empty" a problem? A tank of gas at 1 psi is also "mostly empty", yet it has a temperature.
The bigger problem to me seems to be that the universe is not in thermodynamic equilibrium, so it doesn't have a single temperature. The best you can hope to talk about is an average.
The temperature of the universe is estimated to be around 2.73 Kelvin (-270.27 degrees Celsius or -454.5 degrees Fahrenheit). This is known as the cosmic microwave background radiation and is the remnant heat from the Big Bang.
No, the temperature of the universe has changed over time. In the early stages of the universe, it was much hotter and denser. As the universe expanded, it cooled down and reached the current temperature of 2.73 Kelvin.
Scientists use a variety of methods to measure the temperature of the universe. One common method is by studying the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the leftover heat from the Big Bang. They also use data from the study of the composition and expansion of the universe to estimate its temperature.
Yes, the temperature of the universe is expected to continue to decrease as the universe expands. However, it is a very slow process and will take billions of years to have a significant impact on the temperature of the universe.
The temperature of the universe plays a crucial role in the formation of galaxies and stars. The cooling and expansion of the universe allowed for the formation of structures like galaxies and stars. It also determines the rate of nuclear reactions in stars and their lifespan.