Why Can't We See Any Parts of the Universe That

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Multiple Choice

Why can't we see any parts of the universe that are farther than 13.8 billion light-years away?

• A) The farthest object in the universe is 13.8 billion light-years away and there is nothing beyond it.
• B) We haven't built a telescope that is powerful enough to see any farther.
• C) There is a giant cloud that obscures our view of anything farther away.
• D) Light from farther distances hasn't had time to reach us.

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