Weakly interacting particles (WIMPs) interact with other particles using gravity and the weak nuclear force. They cannot emit or absorb light. Therefore, how does the behavior of hydrogen and helium gas differ from that of WIMPs?
A) Hydrogen and helium gas affects particles that we can see.
B) Hydrogen and helium gas can cool by radiating energy.
C) Hydrogen and helium gas interacts with other forms of matter gravitationally.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q38: What fraction of the mass needed to
Q39: MACHOs (massive compact halo objects) have been
Q41: The enclosed mass M(<r) represents ALL of
Q44: Which statement correctly describes the role of
Q45: What is the difference between WIMPs and
Q46: Which galaxy rotation curve, based on hydrogen
Q47: Your cell phone friend left your house
Q48: Which hypothetical universe has an older age,
Q75: Explain how observations of white-dwarf supernovae provide
Q113: Dark matter in galaxies and clusters of
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents