The density of the Universe is

a. equal to the critical density if the Universe is closed.
b. equal to the critical density if the Universe is flat.
c. greater than the critical density if the Universe is flat.
d. greater than the critical density if the Universe is open.
e. None of the other choices are correct.


b

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