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

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Black holes cannot explain the mystery of dark matter, which is essential for understanding why galaxies do not drift apart due to their rotation. Dark matter is believed to form halos around galaxies, while black holes are typically located at their centers. The distinction between the two is crucial for astrophysical models. For further insights, additional threads on dark matter are available for exploration. The conversation emphasizes the importance of dark matter in the structure of the universe.
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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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