Dark Matter Quiz

What is dark matter?

• A type of matter that emits no light or electromagnetic radiation.

• A hypothetical form of matter that makes up approximately 85% of the matter in the universe.

What are the properties of dark matter?

• Transparent and easily observable

• Invisible and difficult to detect

How is dark matter detected?

• Through its temperature changes

• Through its gravitational effects on visible matter and light

What role does dark matter play in cosmology?

• It helps explain the observed gravitational effects on galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe.

• It is a form of energy that drives cosmic inflation.

What is the primary goal of dark matter research?

• To find a way to destroy dark matter

• To understand the nature and properties of dark matter.

What is the current status of dark matter detection?

• Elusive and not directly detected

• Easily detectable and well understood