Is the Actual Size of the Universe Larger Than 14

question 55

Multiple Choice

Is the actual size of the universe larger than 14 billion light years?

• A)The observable universe is 14 billion light years in each direction,so the actual universe is greater than 14 billion light years across.
• B)We do not have enough information to know this.
• C)The universe must be exactly equal in size to its age,so it must not be larger than 14 billion light years across in size.
• D)It is only 14 billion light years across to us;to an observer 10 billion light years away,it is smaller.

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