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Which factors are most likely to affect whether a galaxy will evolve by merging with a second galaxy? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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its age compared to that of the other galaxy
its age compared to that of the other galaxy
its proportion of gas compared to that of the other galaxy
its proportion of gas compared to that of the other galaxy
its size compared to that of the other galaxy
its size compared to that of the other galaxy
its distance from the other galaxy
its distance from the other galaxy
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The two factors that are most likely to affect whether a galaxy will evolve by merging with a second galaxy are:
1. **its size compared to that of the other galaxy** - The size and mass of galaxies play a crucial role in their gravitational interactions and the likelihood of merging.
2. **its distance from the other galaxy** - The proximity of galaxies to one another greatly influences their ability to merge; galaxies that are closer together are more likely to interact gravitationally and potentially merge over time.
So the correct answers are:
- its size compared to that of the other galaxy
- its distance from the other galaxy
1. **its size compared to that of the other galaxy** - The size and mass of galaxies play a crucial role in their gravitational interactions and the likelihood of merging.
2. **its distance from the other galaxy** - The proximity of galaxies to one another greatly influences their ability to merge; galaxies that are closer together are more likely to interact gravitationally and potentially merge over time.
So the correct answers are:
- its size compared to that of the other galaxy
- its distance from the other galaxy
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