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Is there any dark matter where no baryonic matter (which here the galaxies).I mean are we observe dark matter only around the matter ? Or dark matter can be anywhere (In empty space which there's no baryonic matter around)
As wess pointed out, dark matter is everywhere. It's just more dense in some places.RyanH42 said:Is there any dark matter where no baryonic matter (which here the galaxies).I mean are we observe dark matter only around the matter ? Or dark matter can be anywhere (In empty space which there's no baryonic matter around)
Dark matter is a type of matter that does not emit or interact with light, making it invisible to telescopes. However, its gravitational effects can be observed on visible matter. It is important to study its distribution because it makes up about 85% of the total matter in the universe and plays a significant role in the formation and evolution of galaxies.
No, dark matter can be found in other locations such as galaxy clusters, filaments, and voids. However, it is most commonly associated with galaxies due to their large gravitational pull.
Scientists use a variety of techniques, including gravitational lensing, galaxy rotation curves, and simulations, to study the distribution of dark matter. These methods allow them to indirectly observe the effects of dark matter on visible matter.
Yes, the absence of dark matter would result in different patterns of motion and distribution of visible matter in galaxies. This would also affect the overall structure and evolution of galaxies.
No, dark matter cannot be detected directly as it does not interact with light. However, scientists are working on experiments to detect other particles that could make up dark matter, such as weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs).