The Big Bang Theory and the Theory of the Steady

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Big Bang theory and the theory of the steady state universe differ

• A) because only the Big Bang theory states that the universe is expanding.
• B) because only the steady state theory states that the universe is expanding.
• C) in that only the steady state theory lacks a specific beginning for the universe.
• D) in that only the steady state universe incorporates an idea about the missing dark matter.
• E) only in name.

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