The Parable of the Bacteria in a Bottle - Answer 1

developed by Physics Professor Al Bartlett, U. Colorado

3. How much time would expanding into 3 more bottles buy the colony?

More than 1 minute, less than 2 minutes.

FYI: The volume of bacteria would exceed the volume of observable universe in about 5 1/2 hours.


Last Updated: 22nd June 2003