Multiple Choice
Recent results from very bright supernovae in very distant galaxies seem to indicate that the expansion of the universe:
A) has now stopped and the universe will shortly begin to contract again toward a Big Crunch.
B) is decelerating (slowing down) .
C) is continuing at a constant rate and has done so since just after the Big Bang.
D) is accelerating (speeding up) .
Correct Answer:
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