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Asked by Atith Adhikari · 2 years ago

Differentiate: Flat Universe and Closed Universe

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Arpit Sundas Arpit Sundas · 1 year ago
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Differences between Flat Universe and Closed Universe are as follows:

Flat UniverseClosed Universe
  • A flat universe is one where the total density of matter is exactly equal to the critical density, leading to a balance between expansion and gravitational pull.
  • A closed universe is one where the total density of matter is greater than the critical density, causing the universe to eventually collapse.
  • A flat universe has a geometry that is flat, like a two-dimensional plane.
  • A closed universe has a spherical shape, similar to the surface of a sphere.
  • A flat universe has a density that is exactly equal to the critical density.
  • A closed universe has a density that exceeds the critical density.
  • In a flat universe, the universe will expand forever but at a rate that slows down over time, approaching but never quite reaching zero.
  • In a closed universe, the universe will eventually stop expanding and start contracting, leading to a "Big Crunch."
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