Question
Galaxy Evolution Quick Check
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Question
With which type of galaxy is a small galaxy most likely to merge? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
an equal-sized galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy
a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy
a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy
1 of 31 of 3 Items
Question
With which type of galaxy is a small galaxy most likely to merge? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
an equal-sized galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy
a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy
a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers for the type of galaxy with which a small galaxy is most likely to merge are:
1. **an equal-sized galaxy** - Mergers are often more likely between galaxies of similar size due to their gravitational interaction being more balanced.
2. **a nearby galaxy** - Proximity plays a significant role in galaxy mergers, so a nearby galaxy is more likely to engage in a merger.
So the correct responses are: **an equal-sized galaxy** and **a nearby galaxy**.
1. **an equal-sized galaxy** - Mergers are often more likely between galaxies of similar size due to their gravitational interaction being more balanced.
2. **a nearby galaxy** - Proximity plays a significant role in galaxy mergers, so a nearby galaxy is more likely to engage in a merger.
So the correct responses are: **an equal-sized galaxy** and **a nearby galaxy**.