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With which type of galaxy is a small galaxy most likely to merge? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy

a fast-moving galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy

a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy

an equal-sized galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy
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The two correct answers regarding the type of galaxy a small galaxy is most likely to merge with are:

  1. a nearby galaxy
  2. a much larger galaxy

Small galaxies are often attracted to and influenced by the gravitational pull of larger or nearby galaxies, making these two options the most likely scenarios for merging.

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