What Two Observables of a Galaxy Correlate Most Strongly with the Mass

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Essay

What two observables of a galaxy correlate most strongly with the mass of the galaxy's supermassive black hole?

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Definitions:

Surface Temperature

The temperature of an object or material at its outer boundary or surface.

Fluctuations

Variations or changes in a state or quality over time, often seen in economic, environmental, or physical systems.

Greenhouse Gas

Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and impacting global climate change.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a colorless, non-flammable gas used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery, and also as a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.