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Glenn
I have read two contraditory explanations of why the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics would prohibit an oscillating universe ad infinitum.
The first one, from a Paul Davies Books states that the second law of thermodynamics only would permit the oscillations to become larger each time. While this would lead to an infinite future, it also points to a finite past.
Another explanation used a bouncing ball as an analogy and stated that the bounces would get smaller each time.
Which is correct?
Thanks,
Glenn
The first one, from a Paul Davies Books states that the second law of thermodynamics only would permit the oscillations to become larger each time. While this would lead to an infinite future, it also points to a finite past.
Another explanation used a bouncing ball as an analogy and stated that the bounces would get smaller each time.
Which is correct?
Thanks,
Glenn