If the Galaxy Were Spinning Like a Solid Disk,stars Closer

question 25

Multiple Choice

If the Galaxy were spinning like a solid disk,stars closer to the center would

• A) orbit in much less time than stars farther out.
• B) orbit in much greater time than stars farther out.
• C) orbit in the same amount of time as stars farther out.
• D) eventually fly apart from the immense speed.

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