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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2005 iii Paper 72 1 Solution by
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Both models obtain their density by integrating a galactic distribution function over velocity. The planar model integrates one vertical velocity, whereas the spherical model integrates all three components. In each case the resulting density must also generate its own gravitational potential through the Poisson equation for Newtonian gravity. The two printed numerical subparts are treated separately below.
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