What Is the Ultimate Fate of an Open Universe

question 96

Multiple Choice

What is the ultimate fate of an open universe?

• A)the Big Crunch
• B)Stars will expand away from each other and galaxies effectively "evaporate."
• C)All matter decays to a low-density sea of photons and subatomic particles.
• D)All matter eventually ends up in massive black holes.
• E)Individual stars die but their gas is recycled through the interstellar medium and new stars form in a never-ending process.

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Definitions:

Adjustments

Modifications made to financial records or statements to correct errors, account for accruals, or align with accounting principles.

Adjusting Entries

Entries made in accounting at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the period in which they actually occurred.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A listing of all company accounts that remain after closing entries are made, used to check the accuracy of closing procedures and the balance of permanent accounts.

Adjusted Trial Balance

The Adjusted Trial Balance is a list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments have been made for entries like accruals and deferrals, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.