Which of These Statements About Galactic Motions and Interactions Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about galactic motions and interactions is MOST accurate?

• A) Galaxies occasionally collide with one another, particularly galaxies in clusters.
• B) Galaxies are so closely packed in the universe that they are always interacting with one another.
• C) The universe is composed of one giant galaxy of which all observed stars are members; thus the question of interaction between galaxies is irrelevant.
• D) Galaxies are so widely separated that they never interact or collide.

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