The Expansion of the Universe ____

question 46

Multiple Choice

The expansion of the Universe ____.

• A) was faster in the early Universe when galaxies were close to each other, and has decelerated thereafter
• B) was slower in the early Universe when galaxies were close to each other, and has accelerated thereafter
• C) has been constant throughout the lifetime of the Universe
• D) steadily accelerated from the big bang to the present day
• E) steadily decelerated from the big bang to the present day

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