Does the Hubble Constant Variation Over Time Affect the d/R = v/c Equation?

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In summary: It does not matter if the Hubble Constant varies with time, the relation between the present distance, recession velocity, and Hubble radius remains the same. This is because the variables are measured at a specific time, whether it is in the past or future. In summary, the Hubble Constant (H) can change over time, but the relationship between distance (d), recession velocity (v), and Hubble radius (R) remains the same. This is because these variables are measured at a specific time, whether it is in the past or future.
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Does d/R = v/c ??

Hubble Constant=H
distance = d
recession velocity = v
radius of Universe (light travel distance) = R
speed of light = c

Hd=v
d=v/H
R=c/H

d/R = v/c

Is this still true even with varying H with time?
 
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kmarinas86 said:
Hubble Constant=H
distance = d
recession velocity = v
radius of Universe (light travel distance) = R
speed of light = c

Hd=v
d=v/H
R=c/H

d/R = v/c

Is this still true even with varying H with time?

just to clarify notation. It all makes sense to me if these are PRESENT VALUES. except for c which I assume is constant and you could adjust units so that it is c = 1.

so v is present recession velocity of an object whose present distance from us is d.

and R is the present Hubble radius.

Yes that makes good sense. So if the object's present distance is twice Hubble radius, then its present recession velocity is twice the speed of light.

yes. that is the way I learned it IIRC.

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now you ask is this different as H varies with time.

I think IMO it is NOT different, as long as you imagine all the variables to be measured at that other time, in the past or future.

Exactly the same relations hold, between the recession speed THEN and the distance THEN and the Hubble radius THEN etc.

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No problemo. Or do you see a problem kmarinas?
 
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marcus said:
No problemo. Or do you see a problem kmarinas?

No problemo.
 

FAQ: Does the Hubble Constant Variation Over Time Affect the d/R = v/c Equation?

What is the meaning of d/R, v, and c in this equation?

d/R represents the distance between two objects, v represents the velocity of one object, and c represents the speed of light.

Why is the speed of light denoted by c in this equation?

The letter c is used as a standard symbol for the speed of light in many scientific equations. It comes from the Latin word "celeritas" which means speed.

Is this equation related to Einstein's theory of relativity?

Yes, this equation is a simplified version of the time dilation equation in Einstein's theory of relativity. It shows the relationship between the relative velocity of two objects and the difference in time measurements between them.

Can this equation be applied to objects other than light?

Yes, this equation can be applied to any objects moving at high speeds relative to each other. It is commonly used in astrophysics to calculate the effects of time dilation on objects in space.

How does this equation impact our understanding of time and space?

This equation shows that time and space are not constant, but rather are relative to the observer's frame of reference. It also highlights the concept of time dilation, where time passes at different rates for objects in motion compared to those at rest.

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