The larger the value of Hubble's constant, the more rapid the expansion of the universe and the smaller (and hence younger)our estimate for the age of the universe.

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Hubble's constant relates the speed at which galaxies are receding from us to their distance. A larger value implies galaxies are moving away faster, indicating a more rapid expansion of the universe. Since this expansion started with the Big Bang, a faster rate of expansion suggests that less time has passed since that event, leading to a younger estimated age for the universe.

The Larger the Value of Hubble's Constant, the More Rapid