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What is the name of the theoretical force that counteracts gravity and is thought to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe?
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Dark matter
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- Dark matter
- Scalar field
- Cosmic string
- Dark energy
Explanation & Context
Dark energy is a hypothetical form of energy that permeates all of space and tends to accelerate the expansion of the universe.
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