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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 proportion of gas compared to that of the other galaxy
its proportion of gas compared to that of the other galaxy

its age compared to that of the other galaxy
its age 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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- its size compared to that of the other galaxy
- its distance from the other galaxy

Explanation: mergers depend mainly on gravitational attraction (mass/size) and proximity; gas fraction and age affect post‑merger properties but not the basic likelihood of merging.