Is Gravity the Key to Maintaining the Universe's Balance?

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In summary, the conversation discusses various perspectives on the cause of gravity. The speaker shares their belief that gravity exists to hold a certain quantity in nature constant, and that it operates as a fed-back system on a large scale. They also mention the failure of 1/R^2 gravity on larger scales and the need for additional components in gravity to maintain the proper rate of expansion. The conversation also touches on the concept of "why" in nature and the use of deductions in physics. Finally, the topic of Dirac's Large Number hypothesis and the variation of constants is brought up, challenging the traditional view of Planck units.
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I finally broke down and looked at the the thread "Proof of the cause of Gravity" and thought that I might present a few ideas in that area myself.

One of my philosophical remarks (perhaps one day I will tabulate them) is "There's a reason for everything, it just isn't always the one we want it to be". I don't think Gravity exists to hold our feet to the ground, or hold the atmosphere to our pleasant planet, though it does serve those functions admirably. I think Gravity exists to hold a certain quantity in Nature constant.

In 1931 P.A.M. Dirac wrote a paper expounding on the fact that the quantities H, the Hubble Value, G, Newton's Constant, Ρ, the mean density of matter, and 1/T, the inverse age of the Universe were all approx. 10^−41 when expressed in Electron (or Proton) mass units. This is known as Dirac's Large Number hypothesis. A necessary implication is that these "contants" vary.

An important model in Cosmology is the (somewhat misnamed) Big Bang Theory, the notion that the Universe started in a condensed state and expanded to it's current condition. Dirac's Hypothesis is consistent with it. More than a few authors have noted that Big Bang models are very sensitive to initial conditions, that small differences can lead to runaway expansion or immediate collapse. This is true even when we include the Dirac Hypothesis. However I refer to models which just combine the two as "naive models" for good reason, because they fail to take into account some very important and neccesary considerations. One is that all four of these quantiies must "track" approximately throughout the history of the Universe, and any initial mal-adjustment of conditions would cause them not to track. The naive models provided no mechanism to maintain such tracking.

After many attempts to make the naive models work I realized that something else was neccessary. I worked with electronic equipment and was well aquainted with fed-back systems. I could not escape this simple conclusion:

On the large scale the Universe acts as a fed-back system. And ordinary (Newtonian-Einsteinian) Gravity was part of the feedback mechanism.

In a fed-back system there is generally an input quantity and the output "tracks" the input. If the input is a constant current or voltage the output may be a constant voltage, and it serve to regulate the output potential. In such a case the input is usually described as a reference quantity.

Naturally we should want to know what the reference quantity is for our Universe. If we take G×T or H/Ρ we have a quantity with the approx. value of one in Dirac's units, with the dimensions of volume per unit mass per unit time, which represents the rate at which the Universe expands. R. Dicke has called this the Volumetric Rate of Expansion, and it seems to be the correct reference quantity.

There are three implications in all of this:

The Universe must operate on the large scale as a fed-back system.

Gravitation needs more "parts" than 1/R^2 Gravity to maintain the proper rate of expansion.

The third, not so easy to see, is that some of these mechanisms must operate faster than light. All these are neccesary to keep expansion or collapse at bay.

It's well established that 1/R^2 gravity fails on the large scale, on the scale of galaxies by a factor of ten, of clusters of galaxies by a factor of a hundred, for clusters of clusters by a thousand. It would seem that the other parts of Gravity take over here. For our purposes Gravity is any interaction that maintains the proper rate of expansion.

Your feedback is welcome.
 
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Why does gravity occur?

For no other reason then that we observe apples falling to the ground, and planets orbiting the sun, and moons orbiting planets, according to the laws of gravity that have been discovered.

There is no "why" question in Nature. Nature is what it is, we can only observe it and try to understand it.
 
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Well said - there is no why in nature. It just is.


As far as saying gravity has anything to do with nature is wrong.

Gravity is the distortion of space. Space is distorted by matter.
 
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If we can't draw logical connections

between occurences in Nature, and say that this is so because this other fact is so, how would be able to have Physics. There are plenty of "whys" in Nature, and we use them all the time in Physics and in our everyday life too. Just look at all the deductions we can draw from the Principal of Relativity.

The fact that we may not now or ever have some ultimate reason for everything does not in any way prevent us from drawing many practical and logical conclusions.
 
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Originally posted by Tyger
between occurences in Nature, and say that this is so because this other fact is so, how would be able to have Physics. There are plenty of "whys" in Nature, and we use them all the time in Physics and in our everday life too. Just look at all the deductions we can draw from the Principal of Relativity.

The fact that we may not now or ever have some ultimate reason for everything does not in any way prevent us from drawing many practical and logical conclusions.

We have physics since we can measure and analyze the material world, and extract 'laws' that govern the way how matter behaves.
The 'laws' describe relative truths about properties of matter, I assume there are no fundamental laws of nature, we just can find better ways of describing objective truth.
 
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Hi tyger - thought I would read your post on the LNH after responding on the other thread - I too am totally convinced that Dirac's intuition is entirely correct on the variation of the constants - in particular G - of course this destroys one of physics' sacred presumtions regarding Planck units - the dimensions arrived at by combining G, h and c. I am always amazes that so much of modern physics is devoted to extolling Planck units (which are based not on experiment, but rather cosmic numerology). Anyway - that is another subject -

With regard to the issue of "why" gravity - its a perfectly logical question - when answered, it will put the goal post back further, and the ultimate question will change - there will always be "one more question" But to arrive at an explanation of why G has the value we measure - based upon some relationship to other physical phenomena, is a worthy pursuit. Einstein didn't answer the question of how mass warps spacetime - nor did he have any suggestions as to why G has its present value - GR is notoriously incomplete - to say that "it is just the way the world is made" is contrary to the spirit of science -What we seek in physics are relationships - we don't know what "charge" is, but we know that two like charges repel - we may never have a vocubulary to describe actuality - but we will find out what causes gravity in terms of other physical relationships (if we are allowed to ask the question).
 
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Yogi, I too noticed that GR was incomplete

and failed to address those aspects, and that most cosmological theories had little if any experimental basis, and that is what drove me to that line of reasoning.

At the grocery store a while back I saw a Sci. American that was titled "Brave New Cosmology" and I read the blurbs and thought "these guys are breathing down my neck, they've figured out some of the things I've found". Well when I got home and read it I was a little depressed because they had only sort of figured it out. They found that Gravity had to push as well as pull, they called it quintessence, but to me it's just another part of Gravity. And they said that there may be some kind of feedback, no, on the large scale the Universe acts as a fedback system, period. If they had started with the LNH they could have found all that by reasoning out the consequences the way I did twenty or thirty years ago.

And there's still more that they haven't got yet. Like Gravity having "more parts" that don't go as R−2, parts that do everything from giving the galaxies their forms to holding the Universe together.

BTW I don't believe there is any so called "Dark Matter", I think these other parts of Gravity account for all that Dark Matter is supposed to do and more.
 
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Why??

Because iT HOLD'S iT ALL TogetHer"...thats why.

(What does it hold together?, Mass!)
 
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Under General Relativity, Gravity is essentially the same thing as Spacetime (or a behavior of Spacetime). I suppose if gravity = spacetime, then you might as well ask "why does the universe exist?". If gravity = the behavior of spacetime, then I'm not sure we can answer the existential "why", but instead just try to understand its fundamental elements/holistic characteristics in order to make useful predictions about it.
 
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Yes - under GR there is a unification of spacetime with matter - and to my way of thinking this gives a clue to what we experience as the gravitational force - namely there is a holistic relationship between the universe and gravity - we could say as Parsons has (I believe I am quoting correctly) that it is the gravity due to mass that holds everything together - so gravity, cosmic mass, and spacetime are relatable - or we could say that matter slows down the expansion - and that gravity is related to the slowing effect of expansion (as per Freidmann's model of an expanding universe) and as advanced on one of the other topics on these forums (Proof of the cause of gravity)... or we could say as I have proposed that gravity is a consequence of expansion... or we could invoke the spatial inflow theory and do away with the notion of gravity as a force as does GR. The only theories that don't take into account the holistic nature of gravity are those based upon gravitons.

Something worthy of consideration ... the dimensional units of the gravitational constant (cubic meters/per second squared/per kgm) that is, volumetric acceleration per unit mass. If we use a spherical model for spacetime of radius R that is distending at constant rate c (the velocity of light), we see that the volume of the universe is accelerating - this is simply a geometric relationship - having nothing to due with the 1a supernova data. Interestingly, if one carries out the calcs mathematically, you get a G value that conforms with its experimentally measured value ments (for a Hubble constant of 57). Moreover, the formulation is consistent with Diracs LNH in that G is shown to depend upon 1/R -- i.e., gravity decreases as the universe expands so the G force and the electric force are always ratioed at 10^42.
 
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Paerhaps a slight clarification, gravity arises from atoms, and those atoms bind into mass, and then the mass, (atoms) generate more gravity, to bind more mass.

If it were not so, then the entire universe would be ruled by the two forces that are magnetism, and nothing would result, as none of it would bind itself into any kind/type/form of mass.
 
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If I'm not mistaken, mass is a manifestation of gravity, not the other way around.
 
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Originally posted by stuffy
If I'm not mistaken, mass is a manifestation of gravity, not the other way around.

Try looking at it as, it is both ways, cause it is.

"Mass is a manifestation of gravity, and gravity, is a manifestation of mass"
 
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I invented gravity! And the question mark...
 
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Originally posted by Adam
I invented gravity! And the question mark...

...Yes! and no doubt, self deception too!

(pardon my Humor, pleeeease?)
 
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Gravity and my theory

Isn't the Mass of an object constant while its weight depends on the gravity applied to it?

I have been reading a good deal about Gravity over the past weeks and have found that no one really knows how gravity works.

The only thing that I have deduced so far is this.
-The spinning of the Earth (or any celestial body) most likely reduces the effect of gravity upon it.
-Gravity is an unexplained occurrence that at itsf inner most core has a very strong pull force that reduces as you move further from it (much like metal to a magnet.

I think that the main problem is that we have not encountered the primary point of attraction because this point is always surrounded by a mass of the materials that it has attracted. I believe that this could be a single atom (a Mass Magnet Atom) that is an everything magnet with incredible power. That would mean that there are one or many of these things at the center of all celestial bodies that have gravity.

I will say that Mass Magnet Atoms (MMA's) exist; I think this would answer many of the holes in theories about gravity. Letfs also say that an MMA Gravity is a constant of G (Gravity). In addition I will also say that if you were to put to MMAfs together you would get something like this G2.
On the other hand we could say that an MMAfs Gravity is the Variable G with an unknown property.

This would lead to my point, if you were to put all of these MMAfs together you would, either way, wind up with this; G‡, absolute gravity which I think brings us to the Big Bang Theory with a modification. Imagine all of the MMAfs bound together with all matter in itfs primal form surrounding it and then Bang something sets it loose maybe the splitting of one of these MMAfs would cause an explosion unlike any other.

If MMAfs exist then some questions would have to be answered
-Is the gravitational force and Spin constant or does it deteriorate over time?
- Do they attract or repel each other?

I base this entire post on non scientific but rather what I have deduced from my own personal experience living with gravity.

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Maybe you can find confirmation or some extra ideas in my idea about a multi-layered spacetime concept: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8203 ,
post starting with: "Summary:
Gravity is the first force, and all other forces are just emanations from this first.
Our various 'realities' and 'dimensions' are restructured spacetime. Spacetime can be visualized as a giant totality of an unbreakable but almost infinite elastic membrane in constant movement (oscillating waves: the ripples of spacetime).
Due a mechanism of 'pelastrations' the original membrane can create locally zones of multi-sheeted spacetime, called holons (cfr. quantum packages). They look like multi-layered tubes (cfr. Strings). ".

Watch out ... these ideas may 'attract' you!
 
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gravity is caused by the fluctuationof space as the matter is moving. think of putting a few balls on a pillow the heaviest one sinks more and the lightest the least now just think of that in the complete thrree dimensions and think of the pillow as space and the weights of the balls to be the masses of cellestial bodies and that is gravity. The bend of space due to matter. :wink:
 
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Originally posted by Sniper__1
gravity is caused by the fluctuation of space as the matter is moving. think of putting a few balls on a pillow the heaviest one sinks more and the lightest the least now just think of that in the complete thrree dimensions and think of the pillow as space and the weights of the balls to be the masses of cellestial bodies and that is gravity. The bend of space due to matter. :wink:
So gravity is not LINKED to matter, right? First there must be matter ... and then that matter will cause gravity!
This is totally illogic. That's like saying: the boats create the waves of the sea.

My alternative: make in the middle of that pillow a large knot ... and see what happens then. That knot is your matter. The pillow is spacetime. Matter is just restructured spacetime in a unique combination.

And: Sure boats create some local waves but not the essential ones.
 
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the basis of this experiment however is that spacetime does not exist but it is really timespace (explained in another of my posts) as is my theory that time does not exist and the knot in the pillow is the same thing just with different interpretations of representation.
 
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Originally posted by Sniper__1
the basis of this experiment however is that spacetime does not exist but it is really timespace (explained in another of my posts) as is my theory that time does not exist and the knot in the pillow is the same thing just with different interpretations of representation.
OK I will try to find that post of yours.
In my view time is just an expression of causal con-'sequences'.
Space + time really exists as a real dynamic boundary. You can call that the boundary of the singularity. Matter becomes then restructured singularity or restructured spacetime.

But you stated:

Originally posted by Sniper__1
The bend of space due to matter. :wink:

Uncle Albert was wrong on this one too.

Originally posted by pelastration
My alternative: make in the middle of that pillow a large knot ... and see what happens then. That knot is your matter. The pillow is spacetime. Matter is just restructured spacetime in a unique combination.

In case you don't see the logic I will expand the picture.

So you have made a knot in that pillow. In the middle zone.
Now make three additional knots on ONE other location of the pillow. Three knots next to each other. You will see that the pillow will get a lot of deformations in that second zone. This zone will be highly materialized. (much knots = much mass).

But now watch something very special: our first knot has now less distance from that new zone with triple knots! It's like he move towards the triple knot zone!The reason is very simple: making the triple knots USED surface of the spacetime pillow.
To an observer this will be like the first knot is BEING ATTRACTED by the three knots! Indeed the spacetime surface between them became smaller.
So the more knots we make in spacetime the higher the local 'density' (or mass) and the more 'attraction effect' (on less massive knots) we will measure. We call that attraction gravity.
That's why gravity occurs ... and Uncle Albert didn't get that picture.

In my approach spacetime can locally double, triple and combine in many ways ... making discrete quanta with extra spacetime layers and unique properties.
 
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however it is impossible to create matter and therefore your knot theory doesn't work and also gravity not only pulls things closer it pulls them all the way to them so the knot theory again has problems but a better example would be th put two marbles on the pillow. one twice the weight of the other one and this one pulling the pillow (space) down more than the other mable pulls it until it is stopped by the larger marble and if the smaller marble were to roll to the side of the larger marble it would then start to circle slightly and hit the other marble and if this were real cellestial bodies than it would orbit the larger marble.
 
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Originally posted by Sniper__1
however it is impossible to create matter and therefore your knot theory doesn't work
I show that you can create locally regions (quanta), which will be judged by human observer as matter if there are many inside layers.
I show the prior-geometry system that leads to dual building blocs (quantum packages).
So spacetime - as Uncle Albert gravitational field - represents everything ... without a real framework (since it is pure membrane chaos). Couplings of membrane create locally non-chaos : discrete zones with (relative) stabile structure.
You statement contains no arguments.

Originally posted by Sniper__1
... also gravity not only pulls things closer it pulls them all the way to them so the knot theory again has problems
If you would understand my approach you would understand that 'gravity' is intrinsic. It is thus omni-directional. The observer will appreciate it as push or pull depending from his position relative to the event.

Originally posted by Sniper__1
... a better example would be th put two marbles on the pillow. one twice the weight of the other one and this one pulling the pillow (space) down more than the other mable pulls it until it is stopped by the larger marble and if the smaller marble were to roll to the side of the larger marble it would then start to circle slightly and hit the other marble and if this were real cellestial bodies than it would orbit the larger marble.
That was what was shown on Greene TV show, but is doesn't explain how those marbles are created. The illogic in this concept is that there is a schizoid split between an object and it's gravity properties. Can't you understand that the object has gravity inside/embedded? Wherever the object goes the gravity is all the time a part of it. So in my image of the 1 + 3 knot pillow: when the 3 knots move (you tear on the pillow or move the 3 knots) ... also that single knot will move immediately also in the direction in which the 3 matter knots go. Ain't that the effect what we call GRAVITY?
 
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you're smarter than i originally thought but you don't in your knot theory explain why gravity moves when the objects move witch is simple the object creates the gravity and therefore without matter there is no gravity and the multilayered spacetime only exists as a theoretical construct of the human mind being that we imagine time. time isn't a definite state ot law or even a constant. this is because it was made up just like (in my opinion) god to serve as a preserver of peace through organization. so the quanta you refer to are only possible in a reality that isn't real (i know that sounded odd) and therefore you can't create matter so you can't create gravity but you can change it by moving matter and there cannot be chaos it is impossible everything has some pattern and don't retort to that because I've heard all the comebacks to it there are. also show how gravity can be viewed as a push instead of pull when by definition gravity is the pulling force of all matter on other matter.
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1. What is gravity and how does it affect the universe's balance?

Gravity is a fundamental force of nature that causes objects with mass to be attracted to one another. It is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and the moon around Earth. In the universe, gravity plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and stability among celestial bodies.

2. Is gravity the only force that affects the universe's balance?

No, gravity is not the only force that affects the universe's balance. There are other fundamental forces, such as electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces, that also play a role in maintaining balance in the universe.

3. How does gravity prevent celestial bodies from colliding with each other?

Gravity keeps celestial bodies in orbit around each other, which prevents them from colliding. The force of gravity between two objects decreases as the distance between them increases, so as long as the objects are moving at the right speed and direction, they will continue to orbit each other without colliding.

4. Can gravity ever cause the universe to become unbalanced?

Gravity itself cannot cause the universe to become unbalanced. However, the distribution of mass and energy in the universe can affect the strength and direction of gravity, which can lead to changes in the balance of the universe over time.

5. Is there a limit to the amount of gravity in the universe?

There is no known limit to the amount of gravity in the universe. The more mass and energy that exist in the universe, the stronger the force of gravity will be. However, scientists have theorized about the existence of dark energy, which may have a repulsive effect and counteract the force of gravity, potentially leading to an unbalanced universe.

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