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The Expanding Universe
Quiz
In 1998, scientists discovered that the expansion of the universe has been accelerating. What force is causing this phenomena?

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Answer (1)

The universe is expanding at an accelerating rate due to dark energy, which constitutes about 68% of the universe. This force acts against gravity, causing galaxies to move further apart more rapidly. Other terms like Hubble's law and the Doppler effect describe aspects of the universe but do not explain this acceleration. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05