Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement About Inflation

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about inflation?

• A)Inflation occurred when the universe was < 10⁻³³ seconds old.
• B)Inflation occurred when the universe expanded by a factor of approximately 10³⁰.
• C)Inflation solves the horizon problem.
• D)Inflation is currently driving the expansion of the universe.
• E)Inflation solves the flatness problem.

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