Imagine Three Universes That Have the Same Expansion Rate and Contain

question 58

Multiple Choice

Imagine three universes that have the same expansion rate and contain no dark energy: an open universe, a closed universe, and a flat universe. What can you say about the age of the open universe compared to the other two?

• A) The open universe will be older than both the flat and closed universes.
• B) The open universe will be younger than both the flat and closed universes.
• C) All three universes will be the same age.

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