How much mass in the universe is dark matter?
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How much mass in the universe is dark matter?
Dark Matter:
Dark matter is the most abundant type of matter in the universe and is believed to provide the gravitational foundation for the formation of galaxies. While the particles of dark matter are unknown, it is believed it formed from the Big Bang.
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 9Dark matter refers to materials and substances in the universe's mass that scientists are unable to directly observe. Learn about dark matter and gravitational lensing. Explore how communities are held together, and review gravity, dark matter, and clusters to understand dark matter from the perspective of gravitational lensing.