The expanding nature of the universe was discovered by which astronomer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The expanding nature of the universe was discovered by which astronomer?
A. Johannes Kepler
B. Albert Einstein
C. Galileo Galilei
D. Edwin Hubble
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Edwin Hubble discovered in 1929 that galaxies are moving away from each other, indicating that the universe is expanding.

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A. Robert Fulton
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Correct Answer: Option B


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