Which Objects in Our Milky Way Galaxy Have Orbits That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which objects in our Milky Way galaxy have orbits that are NOT similar to stars in elliptical galaxies?

• A) disk stars
• B) halo stars
• C) bulge stars
• D) globular clusters
• E) satellite dwarf galaxies

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Definitions:

Exponent

A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a number is multiplied by itself.

Polynomials

An algebraic expression composed of variables and coefficients, structured as the sum of terms, where each term includes a variable raised to a non-negative integer power.

Vertical Format

A way of presenting information or data in columns that run up and down on a page or screen.

Special Product Pattern

Patterns that emerge from multiplying polynomials in certain ways, making multiplication easier.