Multiple Choice
Which parameters of star motion in the Milky Way are represented by its rotation curve?
A) orbital speed as a function of star distance from the galactic center
B) orbital period of the stars as a function of their distance from the galactic center
C) orbital speed of the stars as a function of their individual masses
D) star position above or below the galactic plane as a function of distance from the galactic center
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