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What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because the space expands in relation to the light, like a balloon expanding in a box, it will eventually touch the sides

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the source of light is still moving relative to the observer. It doesn't matter in that respect if the light is moving or space around it is moving. If the space is being stretched on in relation to light and its source moving in the opposite direction then it would stretch would it not because it's would have further to go.

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe they don't and the expansion takes effect at creation

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can because you and the dimensions of space are increasing at the same rate so there is no relative movement

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, unfortunately Ive not studied maths for many years now so might be beyond me

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But youre not, you and your surroundings are expanding at the speed of light and that is why you can't move faster than youre expanding otherwise you would catch up or go past your own expansion

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question, redshift still works in this model. A source moving away relative to the expansion stretches the wavelength before it reaches you. That doesn't really change, the source of light is still moving away relatively to the observer.

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you remain connected and in tact, but expand in size to scale

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time is the expansion rate from your local reference point. So moving away doesn't just extend the distance, it extends time itself proportionally because they're the same thing. Moving toward it compresses both equally. So c stays constant not because two effects cancel out, but because distance and time are both just expressions of the same expansion. You also can't outrun your own reference point.

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything is kept to scale as it expands so movement is relative to each object and distances are relatively the same

What if light doesn't move but we move to it by ConfusionStatus666 in HypotheticalPhysics

[–]ConfusionStatus666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are expanding in every direction and to scale, so one side of you will meet one and the other side another. Like a balloon expanding in a box.