Where Did the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)come From

question 8

Multiple Choice

Where did the cosmic microwave background (CMB) come from?

• A)photons emitted from the first stars
• B)photons released from hydrogen in our galaxy
• C)light scattered by dust in our solar system
• D)photons released when electrons and nuclei combined for the first time

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