Answer to Question #142836 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Nomo

Question

All the 4 fundamental forces of nature are a by-product of the big bang, (Gravity and the 2 nuclear forces), then which force held the energy that resulted in the big bang together, and if energy can be packed in a single position, is it not supposed to be contained by something?

Answer 1

Q: Which force held the energy that resulted in the big bang together? If energy can be packed in a single position, is it not supposed to be contained by something?

A: No force was required for this since the energy was in space, and the only available space was the space where the energy was contained. Energy cannot exist if there is no space. So, the energy was just in space of a size of singularity.