Was the Big Bang an explosion that flung debris throughout space?
A) Yes, the debris made the first stars.
B) Yes, the debris made protons, neutrons, and electrons.
C) No, the Big Bang formed space and time.
D) No, the debris was already present.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Big Bang was not an explosion in the traditional sense, but rather the initial expansion of space and time itself. The debris that eventually formed stars, galaxies, and all matter in the universe was created in the moments that followed the Big Bang, not flung out by the explosion. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Was the Big Bang an Explosion That Flung Debris Throughout