Which of the Following Best Summarizes What We Mean by Dark

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes what we mean by dark energy?

• A)It is a type of energy that is associated with the "dark side" of The Force that rules the cosmos.
• B)It is a name given to whatever is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate with time.
• C)It is the energy of black holes.
• D)It is the energy contained in dark matter.

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