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1. Mach Principle

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   The Problem of the Initial Singularity
   One of the primary theoretical difficulties arises when extrapolating the principle backward in time toward the Big Bang singularity. If inertia depends on the entire mass distribution, the infinite density and ill-defined spatial extent of the initial singularity lead to what is known as the Zero-Inertia Paradox [5]. Early models suggested that if the universe began as a point mass, all objects would po…