What Caused the Big Bang and the Expansion of the Universe

question 141

Multiple Choice

What caused the Big Bang and the expansion of the universe?

• A) separation of the strong nuclear force as a distinct force
• B) decoupling of radiation from matter
• C) unknown cause, with expansion starting suddenly and continuing to this time
• D) universal repulsive force stronger than the gravitational attraction between matter in the universe

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