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Why is space so flat?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Universe's Flatness and Energy Density

This chapter delves into the concept of the universe's flatness and energy density, discussing measurements of curvature and the critical density. It explores different components of energy density and their contributions to the expansion of the universe, including dark energy and matter. The chapter also touches upon the role of cosmic inflation in pushing the universe towards flatness.

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