The Acceleration (Or Deceleration) of the Expansion of the Universe

question 28

Multiple Choice

The acceleration (or deceleration) of the expansion of the universe is determined by

• A) the standard matter, baryons and leptons.
• B) the dark matter in the universe.
• C) the dark energy in the universe.
• D) all of the above.
• E) only (b) and (c) above.

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