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or am I misinterpreting the start of the big bang? 
"energy is neither created nor destroyed, just transferred"
"energy is neither created nor destroyed, just transferred"
Something must create energy
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In summary, the conversation touched upon the concept of energy being neither created nor destroyed, only transferred, and how this law does not apply to the universe as a whole. The idea of the Big Bang and the theory not including a specific "start" was also discussed. Lawrence Krauss's theory that the sum total energy of the universe is zero was mentioned as well. The conversation was then concluded and the thread was closed to avoid spreading misinformation.
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Yes, short but true!thankz said:"energy is neither created nor destroyed, just transferred"
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Not on the cosmological scales.Silicon Waffle said:Yes, short but true!
You're misrepresenting the Big Bang - the theory doesn't include a 'start' in any appreciable sense.thankz said:or am I misinterpreting the start of the big bang?
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The law of conservation of energy does not apply to the universe as a whole.
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Bandersnatch said:You're misrepresenting the Big Bang - the theory doesn't include a 'start' in any appreciable sense.
Best answer, IMHO.
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According to Lawrence Krauss, the sum total energy of the universe is zero.
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The OP has been answered so to avoid misinformation, thread closed.
1. What is the law of conservation of energy?
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred or converted from one form to another.
2. Why must something create energy?
In order for energy to exist, it must have a source. According to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot spontaneously appear, so it must be created by something.
3. What are some examples of things that create energy?
Some examples of things that create energy include nuclear reactions, chemical reactions, and electromagnetic induction. All of these processes involve the conversion of energy from one form to another.
4. Can energy be created from nothing?
No, according to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created from nothing. It can only be transferred or converted from one form to another.
5. How does the creation of energy impact our daily lives?
The creation of energy is essential for all forms of life on Earth. It powers our homes, vehicles, and technology, and is also used in industrial processes. Without energy, our daily lives would be vastly different.
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