Is Dark Energy Responsible for the Expansion of the Universe

question 4

Multiple Choice

Is dark energy responsible for the expansion of the universe?

• A) No. The expansion would happen without dark energy, but dark energy is causing the expansion rate to decrease.
• B) Yes. Dark energy is currently the driving force in the universe's expansion.
• C) No. Dark energy is only responsible for the observed rapid motions of stars within galaxies.
• D) No. The expansion would happen without dark energy, but dark energy is causing the expansion rate to increase.
• E) No. The dark energy has no effect on the expansion.

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