Can Black Holes Explain the Mystery of Dark Matter in the Universe?

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The discussion clarifies that black holes cannot explain the phenomenon of dark matter, which is essential for understanding the stability of galaxies. Dark matter is responsible for preventing galaxies from drifting apart due to their rotation, while black holes are located at the centers of galaxies. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between dark matter halos surrounding galaxies and the central black holes. For further exploration, users are encouraged to utilize the search feature for additional threads on dark matter.

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there is a lot of discussion about dark matter. Can black holes be used to explain this missing mass of the universe??
 
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No. Dark matter mainly explains why galaxis don't drift apart because of their rotation. Galaxis are surrounded by halos of dark matter, whereas black holes can be found at their centers. For more information there are a lot of threads about dark matter here on PF. Some can be found at the bottom of this page under "Similar Discussions" and even more, if you use the search mechanism at the top right.
 
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No. Dark matter mainly explains why galaxis don't drift apart because of their rotation. Galaxis are surrounded by halos of dark matter, whereas black holes can be found at their centers. For more information there are a lot of threads about dark matter here on PF. Some can be found at the bottom of this page under "Similar Discussions" and even more, if you use the search mechanism at the top right.
Thank u sir, for ur response..
 

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