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Dark matter is detected because it?

Dark matter can be detected because it got gravity.


What is the connection between gravity and dark matter?

When the total amount of mass in a galaxy is computed, and the total amount of gravity is calculated there is a discrepancy. There appears to be more matter in the galaxy than what can be observed. Dark matter was theorized as being matter that exists but does not interact with electromagnetic radiation. Because of this, it cannot be seen. That is why it is called dark matter.


Why can't the so called dark matter be directly observed?

We know that dark matter exists because it got gravity, though it is invisible. It hold galaxy and Universes. There is a theory there many other parallel universe outside our universe and dark matter holds those universe up and some scientists says that dark matter are just mass of the matter of the parallel universe. It sounds crazy but that is the Law of Physics. However there is not exact explanation of what dark matter really is, so there are still Noble Prices for those who can come up with a reasonable explanation.


Since gravity cannot be seen is it Dark Matter?

If you suspect that something invisible may actually be dark matter,then you should also be considering-- sound-- microwaves-- heat-- honesty-- weight-- faith-- electric current-- courage..etc.In short: No, gravity is not dark matter. It's not matter of any kind. It's one ofthe four fundamental forces in the universe. Gravitons, the hypothetical gaugeparticles of gravity, might be dark matter except that one of the things we knowabout them is that if they exist, they're massless.


Is it true studies provide evidence that there is a great amount of unseen matter called dark matter composed of dim stellar remnants that have no mass?

Studies have not shown dark matter to be composed of dim stellar remnants. Dark matter is thought to be made up of a non-baryonic, non-luminous material that does not interact with electromagnetic forces. Its presence is inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter in the universe, and its exact nature remains unknown.

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What do you mean by dark matter?

Dark matter is matter that is inferred to exist from gravitational effects on visible matter and background radiation, but is undetectable by emitted or scattered electromagnetic radiation.


Does dark matter exert gravitational force?

Yes, dark matter exerts gravitational force, even though it does not emit or interact with light. Its presence can be inferred through its gravitational effects on visible matter and light.


Do scientist think that dark matter and dark energy exist?

Yes, they do.


Why do astronomers propose that the Milky Way Galaxy contains a lot of dark matter?

Oh, well this is an interesting question, and a fun one to answer!Basically, dark matter is proposed to exist because of the observations of interacting masses both within and between galaxies. (Note that it is not just the Milky Way that is proposed to contain dark matter; rather, 84% of the universe is hypothesized to be made of dark matter.) Basically, the total mass of all the stars and planets and other celestial objects should not be enough to cause the effects of gravitational lensing, solar revolution, etc. that are observed. Therefore, dark matter is proposed to exist; a type of matter that only interacts with gravitons and W bosons (only interacts with gravity and the weak force) and that is entirely undetectable.


Does a shadow particle exist like the ones from his dark materials trilogy?

The shadow particles were dark matter. Dark matter is a hypothetical matter that explains why the universe is the size it is (essentially, the universe isn't expanding as fast as predicted and adding dark matter makes the predictions match reality). Very little is known about dark matter - it's called dark because it can't be seen. Because so little is known about dark matter, we can't actually say they aren't "particles of consciouness", but it is sadly unlikely.


How many people believe dark matter exists?

Dark Matter is required to exist because without it all galaxies would fly apart. In our Milky Way Galaxy Dark Matter accounts for 90% of the entire mass of the galaxy. Dark Matter is simply that, Dark. As it cannot be seen and has a very weak force. It only interacts with gravity.


Dark matter is detected because it?

Dark matter can be detected because it got gravity.


What is the connection between gravity and dark matter?

When the total amount of mass in a galaxy is computed, and the total amount of gravity is calculated there is a discrepancy. There appears to be more matter in the galaxy than what can be observed. Dark matter was theorized as being matter that exists but does not interact with electromagnetic radiation. Because of this, it cannot be seen. That is why it is called dark matter.


What Matter in the universe that is undetectable but has mass is called?

Dark matter. It is theorized to make up approximately 27% of the universe's total mass-energy content. Its presence is inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.


What do you mean by darkness?

Dark matter is matter that is inferred to exist from gravitational effects on visible matter and background radiation, but is undetectable by emitted or scattered electromagnetic radiation.


What is the difference between dark energy and dark matter and what are the inferred affects of each?

From my studies dark energy creates electrical phtons making a stonger pull to the source than dark matter does. In fact, I think that dark energy can power a car, but sadly it is impossible to harness dark energy. I'll have to do little more research to be sure.


Why dark energy and matter does not obey standard physics and chemistry?

Standard physics and chemistry are based on the energy and matter that we know. We do not know much about dark energy or dark matter, but only that it may exist.