Astronomers Now Speculate That a Galaxy's Shape Depends on All

question 6

Multiple Choice

Astronomers now speculate that a galaxy's shape depends on all of the following except

• A) the rate of star formation.
• B) the history of past collisions.
• C) the mass.
• D) All of these may be important in determining a galaxy's shape.

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Definitions:

Performance-Contingent Basis

A compensation or reward system where the payout or reward level depends on the achievement of specific performance targets or metrics.

Expectancy Theory of Motivation

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Instrumentality

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Expectancy Theory of Motivation

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