The discovery that the Universe is expanding faster today than in the past was possible because of observations of

A. Cepheid variable stars.
B. Type II (core collapse) supernovae.
C. galaxy rotation curves.
D. Type Ia (white dwarf) supernovae.


Answer: D

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