Drag each item to indicate whether it is a characteristic of dark matter or baryonic matter

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Sure! Here are some key characteristics of dark matter and baryonic matter. You can sort them accordingly:

Characteristics of Dark Matter:

  • Does not emit, absorb, or reflect light (invisible)
  • Composes about 27% of the universe's total mass and energy
  • Interacts primarily through gravity
  • Evidence inferred from gravitational effects on visible matter and cosmic structures
  • Cannot be directly detected with traditional telescopes

Characteristics of Baryonic Matter:

  • Comprises ordinary matter, including atoms (e.g., protons, neutrons)
  • Makes up about 5% of the universe’s total mass and energy
  • Can emit, absorb, and reflect electromagnetic radiation
  • Directly observable through various wavelengths (e.g., light)
  • Interacts through all four fundamental forces (gravity, electromagnetism, weak, and strong nuclear forces)

Feel free to drag and categorize them based on these characteristics!