Briefly Explain Why Astronomers Think That Dark Matter Must Be

question 101

Essay

Briefly explain why astronomers think that dark matter must be composed of Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs)rather than difficult to see normal objects like planets, brown dwarfs, and the faintest low mass main sequence stars.

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Definitions:

Measurement Scale

A system for assigning numbers to objects or events according to a set of rules, illustrating quantities or qualities.

Subjects Preferences

The personal likes or choices of the individuals participating as subjects in a study.

Ranks

A method of data representation that assigns numerical order from the lowest to the highest according to each element's value or position in a distribution.

Type A Personalities

describes individuals characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-motivation, aggressiveness, and a sense of urgency.