Which of the Following Is NOT Likely to Happen When

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT likely to happen when two spiral galaxies collide?

• A) A more massive elliptical galaxy might form out of the merger.
• B) The two supermassive black holes at their centers could form a binary black hole system.
• C) Individual stars collide to create many supernovae.
• D) A burst of star formation will occur in the merged galaxy.
• E) The cold gas in the merged galaxy might be blown away by supernovae.

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