Which statements accurately differentiate between dark matter and dark energy? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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There is much more dark energy in the universe, by mass.
There is much more dark energy in the universe, by mass.

Dark energy is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark matter is the cause of the formation of structures.
Dark energy is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark matter is the cause of the formation of structures.

Dark matter is black, while dark energy cannot be seen.
Dark matter is black, while dark energy cannot be seen.

Dark matter is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark energy is the cause of the formation of structures.
Dark matter is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark energy is the cause of the formation of structures.

There is much more dark matter in the universe, by mass

Answer 1

The two correct answers that accurately differentiate between dark matter and dark energy are:

1. Dark energy is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark matter is the cause of the formation of structures.
2. There is much more dark matter in the universe, by mass.

These statements correctly reflect our current understanding of the roles of dark matter and dark energy in the universe. Dark matter contributes to the gravitational attraction that leads to the formation of galaxies and other structures, whereas dark energy is believed to be responsible for the observed acceleration of the universe's expansion. Additionally, observations suggest that dark matter constitutes a significantly larger fraction of the universe's total mass-energy content compared to dark energy.