What do astronomers mean by the Big Bang?

A) the event that marked the beginning of the expansion of the universe
B) a gigantic explosion that blew all the galaxies in the universe to smithereens
C) the explosion of a massive star at the end of its life
D) the event that marked the birth of our solar system


A

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