If Dark Energy Is Currently Causing the Expansion Rate of the Universe

question 70

Essay

If dark energy is currently causing the expansion rate of the universe to increase with time, does this mean that you should worry that the Sun, the Earth, and your body itself are expanding? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

M1

A category of the money supply that includes all physical money, such as coins and currency, as well as demand deposits, checking accounts, and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts.

M2

A measure of the money supply that includes cash and checking deposits (M1) as well as near money, such as savings deposits, money market securities, and time deposits.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for nation's monetary policy, financial regulation, and stability of the financial system.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is the leading body of a central bank in many countries, responsible for overseeing the bank's operations and policies.