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So will expansion accelerate enough to eventually be a stronger “force” than local gravity?


We don't understand why expansion is occuring, so we can't say for certain. It would be a very long time in the future if that were to come to pass, and that's a whole lot of time for poorly-understood physics to happen in.

But yes, it is accellerating, and if it continues to do so, eventually it will overcome gravity. But like I said, this depends on an incomplete understanding of physics, and the current evidence suggests (inconclusively) that this outcome is unlikely. Check out dark energy if you want to learn more.


Sometimes a simple upvote just doesn’t seem enough. So here’s a heartfelt Thank You for this and your other explanations - I really appreciate your knowledgeable and thoughtful responses!


Cheers!




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