The following diagrams are supposed to represent hypothetical
galaxies seen edge-on. The
left diagram is a diagram without dark matter, while the right diagram shows
a galaxy with a dark matter halo. Consider the force of gravity on the stars
shown in the figures ( which you can assume all have the same mass):
A ) Star A should be moving faster than star B because it is experiencing a stronger force of gravity
B) Star B should be moving faster than star A because it is experiencing a stronger force of gravity
C) Both stars A and B should be moving at the same speed
D) You can't tell from the information given which star is moving faster
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