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If any positive energy always has a negative energy counterpart, then nothing ever exists. Am I missing something here?
Protons have positive electric charge, while electrons have negative electric charge. The total charge is always zero. Does this mean that neither protons nor electrons exist?George bailey said:If any positive energy always has a negative energy counterpart, then nothing ever exists. Am I missing something here?
A zero energy universe is a theoretical concept in which the total energy of the universe is exactly zero. This means that the positive energy of matter is exactly balanced by the negative energy of gravity, resulting in a net energy of zero.
No, the term "zero energy" refers to the total energy of the universe, not the absence of all matter or existence. In a zero energy universe, matter and energy still exist, but their positive and negative energies balance out.
A universe with zero matter would have no particles or physical objects, while a zero energy universe can still have matter and energy, but their overall energy balance would be zero. Additionally, a zero energy universe is a theoretical concept, while a universe with zero matter is not currently supported by scientific evidence.
The Big Bang theory describes the beginning of our universe as a singularity with infinite density and temperature. In this scenario, the total energy of the universe would also be zero, as all positive and negative energies would cancel out. However, the concept of a zero energy universe goes beyond the Big Bang and is a more general theoretical concept.
The idea of a zero energy universe challenges our current understanding of the universe and raises questions about the balance of positive and negative energies and the nature of gravity. It also has implications for the ultimate fate of the universe and the possibility of a cyclical or eternal universe. However, more research and evidence are needed to fully understand the concept and its implications.