This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: If there is no dark matter in the Milky Way Galaxy, what is the best alternative explanation for the ... (Read 20 times)

RODY.ELKHALIL

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
If there is no dark matter in the Milky Way Galaxy, what is the best alternative explanation for the observations?
 
  A) We are not measuring the orbital velocities of atomic clouds and stars properly.
  B) We are not measuring the distances to atomic clouds and stars properly.
  C) We are not attributing enough mass to the visible or bright matter.
  D) We are not observing all the visible or bright matter in the galaxy.
  E) Our understanding of gravity is not correct for galaxy-size scales.

Question 2

Harlow Shapley concluded that the Sun was not in the center of the Milky Way Galaxy by
 
  A) looking at the shape of the milky band across the sky.
  B) mapping the distribution of stars in the galaxy.
  C) mapping the distribution of globular clusters in the galaxy.
  D) mapping the distribution of gas clouds in the spiral arms.
  E) looking at other nearby spiral galaxies.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

deja

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C




deja

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332

 

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library