What Is the Universe's Critical Density?

mtjames0211 · Apr 27, 2012

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 above

phinds · Apr 27, 2012

This sounds like a homework problem. Read the rules for posting homework problems.

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HallsofIvy · Apr 27, 2012

What is the definition of "critical density"?

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