Is mass constant or does it increase due to expansion of the universe?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the concept of mass in relation to the expansion of the universe, questioning whether mass is constant or if it can increase due to cosmic factors. It also touches on the idea of the universe's momentum.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether mass increases due to the expansion of the universe.
  • Another participant humorously relates personal experience to argue that mass is not constant, suggesting a need for refinement in the original question.
  • A later reply clarifies that mass will not increase by itself without the addition of energy, referencing the equation E = mc².

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus, as there are competing views on the nature of mass and its relationship to energy and the universe's expansion.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the conditions under which mass may change, and the discussion includes informal references that may not align with formal scientific definitions.

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I heard something that your mass increases due to expansion of the universe or something? Is this true?

Also, is the universes momentum constant?
 
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My mass increased after Thanksgiving dinner, so no my mass is not constant.

Perhaps you should refine your question a bit.
 
Integral said:
My mass increased after Thanksgiving dinner, so no my mass is not constant.

Perhaps you should refine your question a bit.


LMAO, your right. Thats my fault. I mean if you don't add anything to it, will it increase by itself?
 
zeromodz said:
LMAO, your right. Thats my fault. I mean if you don't add anything to it, will it increase by itself?

Well if you don't add some form of energy (such as Turkey or Stuffing) to it, no your mass will not increase all by itself.

See equation: E = m * c2
 

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