With which type of galaxy is a small galaxy most likely to merge? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy

a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy

a fast-moving galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy

an equal-sized galaxy

1 answer

The two correct answers for the type of galaxy a small galaxy is most likely to merge with are:

  1. a much larger galaxy
  2. a nearby galaxy

Small galaxies are often drawn into gravitational interactions with larger galaxies, and being nearby increases the likelihood of such mergers.