Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is Inflation?

  1. the theorized exponential expansion of the universe at the end of the grand unification epoch

  2. the theorized exponential contraction of the universe at the end of the grand unification epoch

  3. The rising price of everything leading to diminishing pockets

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Inflation is the theorized exponential expansion of space that occurred at the end of the grand unification epoch, approximately 10^-36 to 10^-32 seconds after the Big Bang. This rapid expansion explains the universe's large-scale uniformity and structure.

Keep practicing — related questions