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How is dark matter detected?
A
Dark matter is detected through its absorption effects
B
Dark matter is detected through its gravitational effects on visible matter
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C
Dark matter is detected through its absorption and gravitational effects
D
Dark matter cannot be detected
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A
Dark matter is detected through its absorption effects
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B
Dark matter is detected through its gravitational effects on visible matter
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C
Dark matter is detected through its absorption and gravitational effects
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D
Dark matter cannot be detected
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Explanation
Dark matter is inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
Hence the keyed answer is Dark matter is detected through its gravitational effects on visible matter.
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