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Gravitational lensing can be used to detect which component of the Universe?
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Dark Matter.
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Photons.
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Dark Energy.
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The cosmic background radiation comes from a time in the evolution of the universe
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when protons and neutrons were first formed.
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when the big bang first began to expand.
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that is known as the inflationary period.
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when gamma rays had enough energy to destroy nuclei.
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when electrons began to recombine with nuclei to form atoms.
4. Which of the following constituents of the Universe is present in the highest fraction in terms of its contribution to the total energy of the Universe?
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Dark Matter.
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Dark Energy.
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Light.
d.
Normal (baryonic) matter.
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