Place the following in increasing order a. the fraction of...

Place the following in increasing order
a. the fraction of the universe that is stars, planets, dust and gas
b. the fraction of the universe that is dark energy
c. the fraction of the universe that is dark matter

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Baryonic Matter

Baryonic matter refers to the 'ordinary' matter that makes up stars, planets, dust, and gas. It is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons and forms the visible objects in the universe. Despite its abundance in our daily experiences, baryonic matter constitutes only a small fraction of the overall mass-energy content of the universe.

Dark Matter

Dark matter is a form of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects on visible matter and radiation. It plays a crucial role in the structure formation of the universe and contributes a significantly larger fraction to the mass of the universe than baryonic matter, though it is still outnumbered by dark energy.

Dark Energy

Dark energy is a mysterious form of energy that permeates all of space and is responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe. It constitutes the largest part of the universe’s energy content, dominating the overall composition and influencing the vast-scale dynamics of cosmic evolution.

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