How is Hubble's equations H(t) = 2/3 t^-1 derived?

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The derivation of Hubble's equation, H(t) = 2/3 t^-1, involves understanding the relationship between the scale factor a(t) and time t. The scale factor a(t) is proportional to t^(2/3), leading to the differentiation of a(t) resulting in da/dt being proportional to a^(-1/2). The constant 2/3 emerges during the differentiation process, specifically when calculating the derivative of t^(2/3), which yields 2/3 t^(-1/3). This constant is crucial for accurately representing H(t).

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I know that H(t) = 1/a(t) x da/dt

I know that a(t) is proportional to t^2/3

and da/dt is proportional to a^-1/2

now H(t) should equal H(t) = a(t)^-1 x a(t)^-1/2
= a(t)^-3/2
= (t^2/3)^-3/2
= t^-1

However where is the constant 2/3 coming from? I can't find it anywhere in my calculations!
 
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When you differentiate t2/3, you'll get 2/3 t-1/3, but you dropped the "2/3" when you said "da/dt is proportional to a^-1/2". I think that's what you're asking.
BTW at present, a is more like t1.
 

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