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Maximum disk

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The maximum disk hypothesis assigns the largest stellar mass-to-light ratio compatible with a measured rotation curve, conventionally making the disk supply about 85% of the circular speed near 2.2Rd​.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2026 / iii / Paper 346 / 3 / Solution

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