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The expansion of the universe is a phenomenon wherein, at scales much larger than galaxies, the distance between objects grows over time. This phenomenon is often described as "expansion of space", although there is no difference between space expanding and objects moving apart.
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A rope tied to another galaxy
Suppose there is a strong stiff rope tied to a distant galaxy. The rope is so long that it passes by us here on Earth. If the galaxy is so far away that it moves away from us faster than the speed of …