Is the universe a closed or open system?

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<br />Is our universe a closed system or an open system and how would the effects of the second law of thermodynamics and that of entropy differ between two such systems?

Regards

Alan


I feel as if I am a small boy holding but a teaspoon of knowledge standing before the Infinity Ocean of all knowledge
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Hello Alan:

That is a very good question... It in interesting that you remark about "a teaspoon of knowledge" and the "Infinity Ocean". You know, these two expressions, I believe, allows you to answer your own question.

I wonder, because of the apparent vastness (boundless in size) of the universe, we may never know the answer. I do not believe the universe has a finite size. I believe it goes on and on and on, without bounds.

Astronomy has had to go back to the drawing board many, many times.

Keep up the good faith. Keep learning, investigating and creating.

I am a Physicist. I devote a web-site to my Grandmother who believed, that knowledge will be unlocked in the Holy Bible as we gain more knowledge. Take a look at my web-site: www.ScienceInTheBible.net

look at pages, "Take a Journey Through the Heavens"

Regards,

Dr. EHDowdye

ehd

The mind requires definition in order to function. The Universe is infinite - UNdefined. It is not possible for the mind to comprehend that which is undefined.

If the Universe were finite, then for every point in it there would exist another point within a finite distance at which motion in any direction would not increase the distance between the two. Using that given, the balloon ploy cannot be evoked, either.

I'd procrastinate, but I can't seem to find the time