if space is expanding and the known universe is wider in light years than years old it is, aren’t opposite ends of the universe traveling faster than light in relation to each other?

Question

if space is expanding and the known universe is wider in light years than years old it is, aren’t opposite ends of the universe traveling faster than light in relation to each other?

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

Yes.

Imagine two ants walking on balloon. Their top speed is 3mm/s. In theory they would only be able to part ways at a speed of 2x3mm/s. When we inflate the balloon however, we see them parting ways faster. Even parting ways when they stand still.