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

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

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

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

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

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The best evidence for the existence of dark energy is:

Supernovae that are moving away at an accelerating rate.

This observation, particularly from Type Ia supernovae, has indicated that the universe is not only expanding, but that this expansion is accelerating over time, which supports the presence of dark energy.