What is Dark Matter

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is dark matter primarily known for?
Being visible in the night sky
Being a form of energy
Being four times more common than visible matter
Being a type of star
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do stars in a galaxy not fly off into space?
Due to the magnetic fields of planets
Due to the gravitational pull from the sun
Because of the strong winds in space
Because of an invisible force believed to be dark matter
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What analogy is used to describe the movement of stars in a galaxy?
A spinning top
A giant merry-go-round
A flowing river
A swinging pendulum
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do astronomers measure the rotation of galaxies?
Through satellite imaging
By observing solar flares
By measuring gravitational waves
Using the Doppler effect
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon explains the change in pitch of a police siren as it passes by?
The Doppler effect
The echo effect
The gravitational pull
The speed of light
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