Does the Existence of Dark Matter Contradict the Laws of Physics?

In summary: Moment of inertia in a ring is summationMR2. We can consider a spiral galaxy as a ring assuming it has lots of dark matter near its boundaries. Thus M and R will both be greater. Hence moment of inertia should increase, reducing speed of rotation. Thus it supports my counter-dark matter argument.In summary, there are theories that suggest the existence of dark matter in the universe, but some argue that it is not necessary to assume its existence in order to explain faster rotation of galaxies. According to these theories, the increased moment of inertia caused by the presence of dark matter should actually slow down the rotation of galaxies. Additionally, the idea that matter could form around an evaporated black hole is not supported, as the radiation emitted
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Why is it necessary to assume dark matter exists in the universe? If we feel that galaxies are rotating faster than it is possible for normal matter to do so, they must have less moment of inertia. This will make their rotation fast. Hence, they should have less mass, not more!
I’ve heard that black holes finally evaporate. They then send out all the particles they have sucked in. Thus is it not probable that a cluster of matter would form around an evaporated black hole?
Moment of inertia in a ring is summationMR2. We can consider a spiral galaxy as a ring assuming it has lots of dark matter near its boundaries. Thus M and R will both be greater. Hence moment of inertia should increase, reducing speed of rotation. Thus it supports my counter-dark matter argument.
 
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gaugeboson said:
Why is it necessary to assume dark matter exists in the universe? If we feel that galaxies are rotating faster than it is possible for normal matter to do so, they must have less moment of inertia. This will make their rotation fast. Hence, they should have less mass, not more!

If you imagine a "ring" of matter in a circle around a galaxy's center, the energy (and therefore speed) of that ring's rotation will be determined by the mass interior to it. This comes from Newton's Law of Gravitation.

[tex]E=\frac{GM_{int}M_{ring}}{r}=\frac{1}{2}I_{ring}\omega^2=\frac{1}{2}M_{ring}^2r^2\omega^2[/tex]

[tex]\omega=\sqrt{\frac{2GM_{int}}{r^3}}[/tex]

Thus, more mass, faster rotation.


I’ve heard that black holes finally evaporate. They then send out all the particles they have sucked in. Thus is it not probable that a cluster of matter would form around an evaporated black hole?

When black holes evaporate, they tend to emit radiation. Since this will escape the area around the black hole, there will be no cluster left in its wake.
 

Related to Does the Existence of Dark Matter Contradict the Laws of Physics?

1. What is dark matter?

Dark matter is a type of matter that cannot be seen or detected by telescopes or other instruments that detect light. It does not emit any electromagnetic radiation, making it invisible to our eyes and traditional telescopes.

2. How do we know that dark matter exists?

Scientists have observed the effects of dark matter on the rotation of galaxies and the bending of light in gravitational lensing. These observations show that there is more matter in the universe than what we can see, indicating the presence of dark matter.

3. Why is dark matter necessary in our understanding of the universe?

Dark matter plays a crucial role in the structure and evolution of the universe. Without it, galaxies would not have enough gravitational force to hold their shape and clusters of galaxies would not be able to form. Dark matter also helps to explain the rate of expansion of the universe.

4. Can dark matter be detected?

While dark matter cannot be directly detected, scientists are working on various experiments to indirectly detect its presence. These include particle accelerators, underground detectors, and space telescopes.

5. Is dark matter the same as black holes?

No, dark matter and black holes are two distinct concepts. Black holes are objects with a strong gravitational pull that can be detected through their effects on surrounding matter and light. Dark matter, on the other hand, is a type of matter that does not interact with light and can only be detected through its gravitational effects.

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