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Singular isothermal sphere (SIS)

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A singular isothermal sphere with one-dimensional velocity dispersion σ has ρ(r)=σ2/(2πGr2), enclosed mass M(<r)=2σ2r/G, and constant circular speed 2​σ.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2026 / iii / Paper 347 / 3 / b / Solution

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