Speed and / or expansion rate of the Universe?

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The universe can indeed expand faster than the speed of light (c) in certain regions, particularly due to the relationship described by the equation V=HD, where V is velocity, H is the Hubble constant, and D is distance. This phenomenon occurs because recession velocity, which measures how fast objects are moving away from us, does not adhere to the same limits as proper speed, which is confined to c. The concept of "outside the universe" is misleading, as current understanding suggests there is no external space to impose such rules. Therefore, the expansion of the universe is not bound by traditional speed limits. This expansion can lead to objects appearing to move away from us faster than light without violating the laws of physics.
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Is it true that the universe itself expands faster than c = 3 × 10^8 m/s at some places / areas / points.
I have heard it but wasn't able to confirm.
Because outside of the the universe, there ain't anything as far as we understand and hence the universe should not have to follow any law as far as speed is concerned.
Can someone clarify please?
 
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Shafat Hasan said:
Is it true that the universe itself expands faster than c = 3 × 10^8 m/s at some places / areas / points.
I have heard it but wasn't able to confirm.
"faster than c" implies that you are equating recession with proper speed. Doesn't work that way. Proper speed is confined to c. Recession veloctiy has no such limit.
Because outside of the the universe, there ain't anything as far as we understand and hence the universe should not have to follow any law as far as speed is concerned.
Can someone clarify please?
This is not correct. There IS no "outside the universe" so any "rule" you make concerning it might just as well be applied to unicorns.
 

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