Select the correct answer from the list.(2 points) Dark matter absorb light, emit radiation, and been observed directly.

Answer 1

The correct answer is None of the above.

Dark matter does not absorb light, emit radiation, or been observed directly. Its presence is inferred based on its gravitational effects on visible matter.

Answer 2

Which characteristic is shared by both dark matter and baryonic matter?(1 point) Responses They both have been directly observed by scientists. They both have been directly observed by scientists. They both interact with each other. They both interact with each other. They both are capable of absorbing light. They both are capable of absorbing light. They both have gravity.

Answer 3

The characteristic shared by both dark matter and baryonic matter is that they both have gravity.

Answer 4

Which are accurate statements about dark matter? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses Scientists are not convinced that dark matter exists. Scientists are not convinced that dark matter exists. New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter. New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter. Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas. Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas. Scientists thoroughly understand what dark matter is and what it does.

Answer 5

The two accurate statements about dark matter are:

1. New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter.
2. Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.

Scientists are still actively studying and researching dark matter, and while there is strong evidence for its existence, there is still more to learn and discover.