How do we know that the Universe is expanding?

A.) The rotation curve of stars in the Milky Way.
B.) The motion of the Andromeda Galaxy.
C.) The Doppler effect measured in many galaxies.
D.) Inflation.
E.) None of the above.


Ans: C.) The Doppler effect measured in many galaxies.

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