Structure Formation in the Universe Proceeds Hierarchically, Meaning That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Structure formation in the universe proceeds hierarchically, meaning that:

• A) large objects collapse then fragment to form smaller objects
• B) large objects form at the same times as smaller objects
• C) small objects collapse then merge to form larger objects
• D) only small objects form and are stable over time
• E) normal matter collapses first and dark matter collapses later

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