The mysterious component if the universe which appears to be pushing galaxies apart is referred to as
A) dark energy
B) anti-gravity
C) dark matter
D) inflation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is the correct answer as dark energy is the mysterious force that is causing the acceleration of the expansion of the universe. It is responsible for pushing galaxies apart and making the universe expand at an increasing rate. The other options, anti-gravity, dark matter, and inflation, are not correct as they are different phenomena that do not explain the accelerating expansion of the universe.

The Mysterious Component If the Universe Which Appears to Be