Can the Universe Expand Faster Than Light?

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The discussion centers on the concept of the universe's expansion potentially exceeding the speed of light, raising questions about the nature of light speed as the ultimate limit. While some participants argue that the universe's expansion can lead to objects receding from each other at speeds greater than light, others clarify that this does not violate the laws of physics, as it is due to the expansion of space rather than motion through space. The conversation also touches on misconceptions about the speed of expansion and the role of dark energy and matter. Participants emphasize the importance of empirical evidence and established scientific theories in understanding these phenomena. Ultimately, the speed of light remains the fastest speed for any object moving through space, despite the complexities of cosmic expansion.
  • #51
Jakecp said:
ok but taking in account that observation , that if you are in motion things go faster. Light is faster than what we measure?
The first thing to realize is that there is no such thing as "being in motion". Unless you are accelerating there exists an inertial frame in which you are at rest. You cannot objectively say something is moving without specifying what it is moving relative to. This is not something peculiar to relativity, it is true also in classical mechanics.
 
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  • #52
Jakecp said:
Well thanks.
I'm sorry but we are not going to babyfeed the information to you. Research time dilation and then ask questions on the relativity forum. When you put in the effort to research and ask questions, we will put in the effort to answer those questions.
 
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