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Consider galaxy 1, from visible matter, we might expect rotation curve A, but we see curve B. Explanation 1: MOND -- modified gravity at that scale, just works
by jsweojtj 9y ago
Consider galaxy 1, from visible matter, we might expect rotation curve A, but we see curve B.
Explanation 1: MOND -- modified gravity at that scale, just works differently than we guessed.
Explanation 2: Dark Matter
Now this is galaxy 2, and from visible matter, we expect rotation curve B, and we get rotation curve A!
So no, if it's just visible matter interacting w/ a modified version of gravity, it should predict consistent rotation curves. But we see two types. Thus it is directly problematic for MOND.