Difference between Dark energy and Dark matter

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Dark matter and dark energy are fundamentally different concepts in astrophysics. Dark matter is a type of "non-standard" matter that interacts solely through gravitational forces, while dark energy refers to the mysterious force responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe. These two phenomena do not interact with each other and serve distinct roles in cosmological models.

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Hi , I have 1 question , What is the Difference between Dark energy and Dark matter ? I want clearly question . Thanks
 
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They have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

Dark matter is a form of "non-standard" matter that only interacts via gravity with other matter (and itself)

Dark energy is the name given to the unknown force that causes the expansion of the universe to accelerate.

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