The Fate of a Pre-Galactic Cloud of Gas and Dust

question 31

Multiple Choice

The fate of a pre-galactic cloud of gas and dust as to what type of galaxy it will ultimately become appears to depend on all of the following EXCEPT ONE.Which is the exception?

• A) the initial rate of star formation
• B) collisions
• C) how close the formation site is to the Great Attractor
• D) the density of dark matter at the formation site

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