How Do Astronomers Currently Think the Amount of Detectable (Observable)

question 11

Multiple Choice

How do astronomers currently think the amount of detectable (observable) matter in the universe compares to the amount of dark matter and dark energy?

• A) the amount of detectable matter is about equal to the amount of dark matter & energy
• B) the amount of detectable matter is far greater than the amount of dark matter & energy
• C) the amount of detectable matter is far less than the amount of dark matter & energy
• D) the amount of detectable matter is about 1/10^th the amount of dark matter & energy
• E) there is no evidence for dark matter anywhere, so this is not a topic astronomers can make any estimates about
• Section 28.5: The Formation and Evolution of Galaxies and Structure in the Universe

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