All of These Are Possible Mechanisms Believed to Be Capable

question 53

Multiple Choice

All of these are possible mechanisms believed to be capable of triggering the collapse of a cloud of gas and dust to form stars EXCEPT

• A) stellar winds may compress nearby gas and dust clouds.
• B) a nearby supernova can compress nearby gas and dust clouds.
• C) clouds can collide and compress each other.
• D) radiation pressure from the cosmic microwave background can compress clouds of gas and dust.

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