Question
Which of the following do scientists think might make up dark matter? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)Responsesspiral galaxiesspiral galaxiesgalaxy clustersgalaxy clustersblack holesblack holesmassive compact halo objectsmassive compact halo objectsweakly interacting massive particlesweakly interacting massive particlesgamma rays
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The three correct answers that scientists think might make up dark matter are:
1. **Massive Compact Halo Objects (MACHOs)** - These are astronomical objects that could account for some of the missing mass in the universe.
2. **Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs)** - These are hypothetical particles that are one of the leading candidates for dark matter.
3. **Black Holes** - While they may not account for all dark matter, they could contribute to its mass in certain contexts.
Spiral galaxies, galaxy clusters, and gamma rays are not considered fundamental candidates for dark matter itself.
1. **Massive Compact Halo Objects (MACHOs)** - These are astronomical objects that could account for some of the missing mass in the universe.
2. **Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs)** - These are hypothetical particles that are one of the leading candidates for dark matter.
3. **Black Holes** - While they may not account for all dark matter, they could contribute to its mass in certain contexts.
Spiral galaxies, galaxy clusters, and gamma rays are not considered fundamental candidates for dark matter itself.