Will the temperature in the universe ever reach absolute zero?

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In summary, the temperature of the universe has been decreasing since 10^-43 seconds after the big bang, when it was approximately 10^32 K. This decrease in temperature is due to the distribution of energy becoming more even and the expansion of the universe. However, the temperature will never reach absolute zero and in fact, it was hotter in the past according to the Big Bang theory. Scientists have been able to measure the background temperature of the universe billions of years ago, confirming this prediction.
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Curiously, I want to know that the temperature(average) will go down regularly until it becomes 0K or it will settle down in b/w somewhere of whole Universe

Or, it is depended on some other matter that can not be detected!

10^-43 seconds after big bang the temperature was approx. 10^32 K
And, it is going down gradually.
 
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Two things happen:

1] the energy gets distributed more evenly, until everything is the same temp and no more heat transfer occurs. It will be pretty cold (~4K).

2] the energy gets rarefied. As the universe continues to expand, the temperature on average will drop. It's not because it's cooling per se, it's because the same amount of energy is being spread out over a larger volume. The temp. drop will get slower and slower, and will aysmptotically approach zero (i.e never reach it).
 
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As DaveC noted, it will never actually reach absolute zero. But more importantly, it also must have been hotter in the past if BB theory is correct. About 5 years ago scientists found a way to measure what the background temperature was billions of years ago. It was hotter, just as predicted. Here's a trailer:
http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n0012/24vlthot/
 
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shanu_bhaiya said:
Curiously, I want to know that the temperature(average) will go down regularly until it becomes 0K or it will settle down in b/w somewhere of whole Universe
Read this.
 

Related to Will the temperature in the universe ever reach absolute zero?

1) Will global temperatures continue to decrease?

It is unlikely that global temperatures will continue to decrease in the long term. While there may be temporary dips in temperature, the overall trend is one of warming due to increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

2) Is climate change causing colder temperatures in certain areas?

Climate change can lead to more extreme weather patterns, including colder temperatures in certain areas. However, this does not necessarily mean that the overall global temperature is decreasing.

3) How do scientists measure changes in temperature over time?

Scientists use a variety of methods to measure changes in temperature over time, including weather stations, satellite data, and ice core samples. These methods provide a comprehensive picture of temperature changes on both a global and regional scale.

4) Can individual actions, like reducing carbon emissions, impact global temperatures?

Individual actions can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. However, large-scale efforts and policies are also necessary to effectively address global temperature changes.

5) Are there natural factors that can cause a decrease in temperature?

Natural factors, such as volcanic eruptions and changes in solar activity, can contribute to temporary decreases in temperature. However, the overall trend of increasing temperatures is primarily driven by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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