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4. Mass-to-Light Ratio Variations

Question:
Why do elliptical galaxies have much larger $M/L$ ratios than spiral disks? What does this imply about their formation?

9. Quantum — Particle in infinite square well (1D)

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Integrate velocity to get position: x(t) = ∫(3t^2 − 4t − 1) dt = t^3 − 2t^2 − t + D. Use x(0)=2 ⇒ D = 2. So x(t) = t^3 − 2t^2 − t + 2 (m).

Linear deceleration: (a_cm = -\mu_k g).
Torque about CM: (\tau = f_k R = \mu_k M g R = I \alpha) with (I = \frac25 M R^2) ⇒ (\alpha = \frac5\mu_k g2R). physics galaxy discussion questions solutions

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Observational Fact: For a Keplerian system (e.g., Solar System), orbital velocity (v(r) \propto 1/\sqrtr) outside the central mass. For spiral galaxies, (v(r)) rises steeply near the core, then becomes flat (constant) far beyond the visible stars’ edge.

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Efficiency (\eta = \fracW_netQ_in = \fracQ_12+Q_23+Q_31Q_12+Q_23).
But (Q_31) negative, so
(W_net = Q_12 + Q_23 + Q_31 = nC_v T_0 + 2P_0 V_0 \ln 2 - n C_p T_0)
But (n C_p T_0 = n (C_v + R) T_0 = n C_v T_0 + n R T_0 = n C_v T_0 + P_0 V_0). Mastering complex physics concepts requires more than just

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