It Is More Difficult to Determine the Total Amount of Dark

question 45

Multiple Choice

It is more difficult to determine the total amount of dark matter in an elliptical galaxy than in a spiral galaxy. Why?

• A) Elliptical galaxies lack the atomic hydrogen gas that we use to determine orbital speeds at great distances from the centers of spiral galaxies.
• B) Elliptical galaxies contain much less dark matter than spiral galaxies, so it's much more difficult to measure.
• C) Stars in elliptical galaxies are dimmer, making them harder to study.
• D) We cannot observe spectral lines for elliptical galaxies.

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