Question

Question 2 (5 points)

Evidence gathered by studying the composition and movement of distant
galaxies indicates that the universe expanded rapidly from a single small
point. The universe has continued to expand for over 13 billion years.
Which statement is in agreement with the current understanding of the
expanding universe?

A) All matter and energy were contained inside the small point.

B) Matter and energy came from dark areas of the universe and were attracted to the small point.

C) Matter and energy fell into the small point the same way a black hole attracts matter and energy

D) Matter was condensed into a single point until energy was attracted to the matter from dark areas of the universe.

Answer 1

Answer: A) All matter and energy were contained inside the small point.

Explanation: The theory that all matter and energy in the universe expanded from one condensed point (this is called the big bang theory) is the generally accepted explanation of the origins of our universe. Thought increasing amounts of doubt have been cast upon this theory in the last decade.