How Does the Observed Amount of Visible Matter in the Universe

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Multiple Choice

How does the observed amount of visible matter in the universe compare with the amount required to just close the universe?

• A) The observed amount of visible matter is about 1/3 of the amount needed.
• B) The observed amount of visible matter equals the amount needed, to within observational uncertainty.
• C) The observed amount of visible matter is about twice the amount needed.
• D) The observed amount of visible matter is about 1/200 of the amount needed.

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