Dark matter is not randomly distributed but instead shows a concentration that increases with distance from a galaxy's center due to its gravitational interactions. It gains velocity as it approaches the center and slows down in the halo region, where it spends more time. The distribution of dark matter is influenced by the formation processes of different galaxies, differing from baryonic matter. Dark matter does not "settle" in a traditional sense, as it appears to oscillate within the galaxy rather than finding a stable position. Current understanding relies on computer models to analyze dark matter's peculiar velocity, as direct measurement remains elusive.
