21st Century Astronomy 6E
21st Century Astronomy 6E
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Author: Laura Kay, Stacy Palen, George Blumenthal
Publisher: W. W. Norton
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Option (d)

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According to Einstein's theory of General Relativity, space itself can be considered to be, cured by mass. As a result, the density of the universe can find how much mass it has spread over to its volume, to determine its shape, as well as its future.

The critical density is proportional to the square of the Hubble constant, which is used in measuring the expansion rate of the universe.

Comparing the critical density to the actual density can help scientists to understand the cosmos.

Conclusion:

The density of the universe dictates whether it will be open, closed, or flat. Therefore, option (d) is correct.

The density of the universe dictates whether it will be open, closed, or flat. Therefore, option (a) is incorrect.

The density of the universe dictates whether it will be open, closed, or flat. Therefore, option (b) is incorrect.

The density of the universe dictates whether it will be open, closed, or flat. Therefore, option (c) is incorrect.

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