One of the Most Fundamental Discoveries About the Universe Has

question 24

Multiple Choice

One of the most fundamental discoveries about the universe has been that it is expanding. "The universe is expanding" means

• A)our estimate for the size of the universe has increased over the last century.
• B)galaxies are growing with time.
• C)distances between most galaxies are getting larger.
• D)the cosmological horizon is growing with time.

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Progressive Taxation

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