If the Universe Is Open (Negatively Curved),the Present Expansion Will

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the universe is open (negatively curved) ,the present expansion will

• A)Stop and be followed by contraction to another singular state
• B)Continue for an infinite time
• C)Slow down but never quite stop in a finite time
• D)Stop at the cosmic time of 20 billion years and remain stationary

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