Question

If Hubble's constant is 73 km/s/Mpc then the age of the universe is 13.4 billion years, assuming a uniform expansion. Suppose it were discovered that Hubble's constant is actually larger than 73 km/s/Mpc. What effect would this have on the calculated age of the universe?

Answer 1

Answer:

It would decrease the calculated age of the universe

Explanation:

Since the age of the universe is the reciprocal of Hubble's constant, it's therefore if Hubble's constant is increased the age decreases but if the Hubble's constant is decreased, the age of universe increases. Therefore, the age of universe and Hubble's constant are inversely proportional. Conclusively, any attempt to increase Hubble's constant would imply the calculated age of the universe decreases.