If the Geometry of Space Is Hyperbolic,what Is the Future

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the geometry of space is hyperbolic,what is the future of the universe?

• A) The universe will expand to a maximum size and then collapse into a Big Crunch.
• B) The universe will hardly expand forever; if it has any more matter in it than it does, it will eventually stop expanding and start to collapse.
• C) The future of the universe is not related to the geometry of space.
• D) The universe will expand forever.

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Inventory Method

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Retrospective Approach

A method of applying certain changes in accounting policies to past periods as if the new policy had always been in place.

LIFO

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