Is the Universe's Initial Force and Finite Energy Paradox Solvable?

[throng]

In applying my limited knowledge I have been pondering this question.

I am presupposing that before the universe as we know it was formed there existed a state of inertia or perhaps nothing but I don’t wish to debate “creation theories”.

Also that it is a closed system.

In perpetuating motion an initial force was required.

The force provided accelleration for an instant and the universe had momentum of total mass x the velocity which resulted from the first instant of force.

In that the initial force was applied for only a moment and no force has since been added, it leaves so little time for accelleration.

So if you say energy is infinite, being everything, and the initial moment is infinitely small you get obvious disparages.

If there is Plank time and energy is infinite, then infinite energy is in the universe, having been given substantial time to perpetuate motion.

So we deduce that energy is finite and a moment has duration.

Can energy, being everything, really be finite? And can the initial force last for a longer duration than I suppose?

Please offer any other implications.

Thanks for entertaining the limits of my knowledge.

 

[AndyW]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and questions on this topic. I can offer some insights and perspectives on your ponderings.

Firstly, it is important to note that the concept of inertia or nothingness before the formation of the universe is still a topic of debate and exploration in the scientific community. While some theories suggest a state of "nothingness" before the Big Bang, others propose the existence of a pre-existing state or multiverse. It is an area of ongoing research and we do not yet have a definitive answer.

Regarding your idea of a closed system, the universe is often described as an isolated system, meaning that it does not exchange matter or energy with anything outside of itself. However, this does not mean that the universe is completely static or without any external influences. For example, the expansion of the universe is believed to be driven by dark energy, a force that we do not fully understand yet.

Moving on to the concept of energy, it is true that we currently do not have a complete understanding of it. However, based on our current understanding, energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but it can be converted from one form to another. This means that while the total amount of energy in the universe may be constant, it can still manifest itself in different forms and have different levels of intensity. Therefore, it is possible for energy to be finite and still have a significant impact on the universe.

As for the initial force that you mentioned, it is believed that the Big Bang was not a single momentary event, but a process that unfolded over a period of time. The exact duration of this process is still a subject of study, but it is generally accepted that it was not a single instant of force.

In conclusion, while we do not have all the answers yet, the scientific community is constantly working towards understanding the complexities of the universe. Your thoughts and questions are valuable contributions to this ongoing quest for knowledge. I hope this response has provided some clarification and insight. Keep exploring and questioning, as that is the essence of scientific inquiry.