Galaxy rotation curve/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Galaxy rotation curve.

Graph of a galaxies curve, represented by a plot of the orbital velocity of the stars or gas in the galaxy on the y-axis against the distance from the center of the galaxy on the x-axis.

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