How could the Universe be accelerating, despite the gravitational pull of all the matter in it?

A.) There's no friction in space.
B.) There could be less dark matter than we think.
C.) There could be a new force or property of space that affects the Universe on its largest scales.
D.) Our laws of nature are incorrect.
E.) Probably B and C.


Ans: C.) There could be a new force or property of space that affects the Universe on its largest scales

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