What is postulated to have caused a sudden inflation of the early universe?
A)the energy released from the "freezing out" of the strong force from the GUT force
B)the energy released from the annihilation of matter and antimatter
C)the energy absorbed by giant quantum fluctuations
D)the energy absorbed by the separation of the electromagnetic and weak forces
E)the energy released in the fusion of protons and neutrons to produce helium

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The sudden inflation of the early universe is postulated to have been caused by the energy released from the "freezing out" of the strong force from the GUT (Grand Unified Theory) force. This phase transition caused a sudden expansion of the universe, leading to the smooth and homogeneous distribution of matter that is observed today.

What Is Postulated to Have Caused a Sudden Inflation of the Early