Speed of light...

I have no question about the possibility universe expanding at ANY rate,
but lets say 1meter/sec.

But acceleration, A=FM, at some rate needs an energy input.

The OBSERVATION of red shifts, some different than others, to me don't
necessarily mean the universe is STILL expanding at an accelerating rate.
After all, the light we are OBSERVING left its source a long time ago, and
that observed phenomenom may have since ceased the day after.

Thanks for the links. I will check them out. Frankly, I don't think we
have much more of a handle on these questions than when philosophers were
convinced the heart of all matter was "the aether" ;o)

chuck petterson

skepticsm does not detract from my curiousity

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Chuck Where does the energy to expand space at an "accelerated" rate
come from is another of natures mysteries. We all love mysteries. Big
clue is its space that is inflating,and the answer has to come from a
better understanding of the structure of space. That space has a
force. Does this space energy have a limit? Will the acceleration turn
off when it reaches the speed of "c"? Does it conform to the square
law,but in reverse?(getting stronger instead of weaken over spacetime) ?
Chuck this month Thomas Gold died (a great astrophysicist) He had a
idea that fits well with me,and it went like this "The universe is
constantly producing matter,and infinitely expanding." Chuck could this
be natures balancing act ? The production of "matter" pushes space
apart?? More matter also produces more gravity. Again that darn dog
chasing its tail. Chuck best to keep in mind nothing in the universe
is ever perfectly at rest.(Heisenberg knew that) Bert PS Like to
say I admired Thomas Gold he gave us what pulsars are "rapidly spinning
neutron stars." His friends were Hoyle,and Bondi(that's good
company.) I don't have any smart friends any more. I out lived them. My
friends now are all virtual(internet) and I'm very happy with that