Can two galaxies receded from one another faster than C?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of velocities in relation to cosmology. It raises the question of whether two galaxies receding from each other with velocities of 0.99C and 0.98C respectively, would have a combined recessional velocity of 1.97C. The answer is not straightforward as it depends on the assumptions and definitions used in cosmology. Special relativity predicts that velocities cannot exceed the speed of light, but in cosmology, the expansion of the universe can result in velocities greater than the speed of light. However, this is not a contradiction as the measurements and definitions used in cosmology are different from those in special relativity.
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OK, Ned Wright's calculator does not give us some of the information in Morgan's output, but we can compute the additional information from what Ned Wright gives us and some standard equations.

If we add the following eq's

[tex]
D_{then} =\frac{D_{now}}{z+1}
[/tex]
[tex]
H = \frac{\dot{a}}{a}
[/tex]
clarification: [itex]H_{then} = H [/itex] evaluated at [itex] a = \frac{1}{z+1}[/itex]
[tex]
V_{then} = H_{then} D_{then}
[/tex]

to Ned Wright's form of the Friedmann eq, i.e.

[tex]\dot{a} = H_0 \sqrt{\frac{\Omega_m}{a} + \frac{\Omega_r}{a^2} + \Omega_v a^2 + (1-\Omega_t)}
[/tex]

we have everything we need to calculate the additional information. (I have not repeated the information on how to calculate [itex]D_{now}[/itex], just added the information needed to calculate the 'extra' quantities that Morgan's calculator gives and Ned Wright's does not.)

We can safely set [itex]\Omega_r=0[/itex] as discussed for anything we can see (i.e. the equations will work to z=1100 and as an added bonus a fair ways beyond).

The results we get by doing this appear to agree with Morgan's results for the test case.

[add]The main motive for writing this out is that Morgan's calculator gives answers, but does not have an explanatory page for the formulas used. Ned Wright's calculator has such an explanatory page, but does not calculate everything that Morgan's calculator calculates. Thus it is useful to document the formulas needed to calculate the extra quantities.
 
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<h2> Can two galaxies recede from one another faster than the speed of light?</h2><p>No, according to the theory of relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed at which anything can travel. This means that nothing, including galaxies, can exceed the speed of light.</p><h2> Why is it not possible for two galaxies to recede from each other faster than the speed of light?</h2><p>This is because the speed of light is a fundamental constant in the universe and is a fundamental limit to the speed at which anything can travel. It is not possible for anything, including galaxies, to exceed this speed.</p><h2> Can the expansion of the universe cause two galaxies to recede from each other faster than the speed of light?</h2><p>No, the expansion of the universe does not cause galaxies to move through space faster than the speed of light. The expansion of the universe affects the space between galaxies, causing them to move farther apart, but not at a speed faster than light.</p><h2> Is the speed of light the same throughout the universe?</h2><p>Yes, the speed of light is a universal constant and is the same throughout the universe. This means that no matter where you are in the universe, the speed of light will always be the same.</p><h2> Can anything travel faster than the speed of light?</h2><p>No, according to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. This is a fundamental principle in physics and has been supported by numerous experiments and observations.</p>

FAQ: Can two galaxies receded from one another faster than C?

Can two galaxies recede from one another faster than the speed of light?

No, according to the theory of relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed at which anything can travel. This means that nothing, including galaxies, can exceed the speed of light.

Why is it not possible for two galaxies to recede from each other faster than the speed of light?

This is because the speed of light is a fundamental constant in the universe and is a fundamental limit to the speed at which anything can travel. It is not possible for anything, including galaxies, to exceed this speed.

Can the expansion of the universe cause two galaxies to recede from each other faster than the speed of light?

No, the expansion of the universe does not cause galaxies to move through space faster than the speed of light. The expansion of the universe affects the space between galaxies, causing them to move farther apart, but not at a speed faster than light.

Is the speed of light the same throughout the universe?

Yes, the speed of light is a universal constant and is the same throughout the universe. This means that no matter where you are in the universe, the speed of light will always be the same.

Can anything travel faster than the speed of light?

No, according to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. This is a fundamental principle in physics and has been supported by numerous experiments and observations.

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