Galaxy Formation Quiz

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Question
Under the influence of gravity, over time the dense central part of a galaxy will do what?(1 point)
Responses

expand
expand

stay as it is, forces balanced
stay as it is, forces balanced

stay the same size but spin more slowly
stay the same size but spin more slowly

contract

1 answer

The correct response is:

contract

Under the influence of gravity, the dense central part of a galaxy will contract over time as gravitational forces pull the matter toward the center, increasing density and potentially leading to the formation of new stars.