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

Question

Responses

a nearby galaxy
a nearby galaxy

a much larger galaxy
a much larger galaxy

an equal-sized galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy

a fast-moving galaxy

Answer 1

A small galaxy is most likely to merge with the following two types of galaxies:

1. a nearby galaxy
2. a much larger galaxy

Mergers are more common when galaxies are close together, and smaller galaxies are often drawn into interactions with larger galaxies due to gravitational forces.