When we see that a spectral line of a galaxy is broadened, that is, spanning a range of wavelengths, we conclude that
Answer
A) we do not have very good resolution of a star's orbital velocity.
B) there are many stars traveling at extremely high orbital velocities.
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D) we are actually measuring the orbital velocity of a cloud of atomic gas.
E) we are actually measuring the orbital velocity of dark matter.