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Score one for Modified Newtonian Dynamics
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Score one for Modified Newtonian Dynamics
Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) was first proposed in 1983 by Mordehai Milgrom as a way to account for the Gaxaly Rotation Problem. Basically MOND says that acceleration may not be linearly proportional to force at small values. MOND can be used to predict the relationship between the mass of galaxies and their rotational velocity. This is something the competing theory of dark matter/energy can’t do accurately.

New observations have recently allowed a sample of 47 gas rich low mass galaxies to be examined. The relationship between mass and rotation velocity was checked. All 47 galaxies fell at or very near the MOND prediction. Dark matter models didn’t fare nearly as well.

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Score one for Modified Newtonian Dynamics - by popeyespappy - January 9, 2012 at 1:28 am
RE: Score one for Modified Newtonian Dynamics - by Jackalope - January 11, 2012 at 1:19 am
RE: Score one for Modified Newtonian Dynamics - by Jackalope - January 11, 2012 at 1:23 am

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