The Rotation Curve of a Galaxy Is a Plot of the Rotation

question 19

Multiple Choice

The rotation curve of a galaxy is a plot of the rotation speed as a function of the

• A) galaxy's luminosity.
• B) mass of the dark matter halo.
• C) brightness of the luminous matter in the galaxy.
• D) radius from the center.
• E) ages of star clusters.

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