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    The Masses of Galaxies Are Often Determined by
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The Masses of Galaxies Are Often Determined by

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Question 5

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The masses of galaxies are often determined by


A) Determining their star formation rates
B) Counting their stars
C) Measuring their tidal forces on the Milky Way
D) Measuring their rotation curves

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