Big Bang Theory Quick Check

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Question
Which is evidence for the existence of dark energy?(1 point)
Responses

Black holes that are expanding at a constant rate.
Black holes that are expanding at a constant rate.

Galaxies that are rotating at a constant rate.
Galaxies that are rotating at a constant rate.

Supernovae that are moving away at an accelerating rate.
Supernovae that are moving away at an accelerating rate.

Pulsars that seem to be moving closer at an accelerating rate.

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The correct response is:

Supernovae that are moving away at an accelerating rate.

This observation supports the existence of dark energy, which is believed to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe.