The bars in barred spiral galaxies are thought to have formed mainly through slow evolution. This process often involves the gravitational interactions within the galaxy itself, leading to the formation of a bar structure over time as stars and gas in the disc of the galaxy respond to the gravitational forces.
Galaxy Formation Quiz
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How are the bars in barred spiral galaxies thought to have formed?(1 point)
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merging
merging
primordial collapse
primordial collapse
separation
separation
slow evolution
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