Question

How is dark energy related to the theory of the Big Bang?(1 point)
Responses

It seeded the formation of galaxies and star clusters.
It seeded the formation of galaxies and star clusters.

It causes the expansion of the universe to accelerate.
It causes the expansion of the universe to accelerate.

It causes the universe to expand.
It causes the universe to expand.

It causes the spinning of galaxies.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It causes the expansion of the universe to accelerate.

Dark energy is a mysterious form of energy that permeates all of space and is thought to be responsible for the observed acceleration in the expansion of the universe, a key aspect of the Big Bang theory.