Why are most stars not destroyed in a galaxy collision?(1 point)
Responses
Gravity keeps them away from each other.
Gravity keeps them away from each other.
Galaxies are mostly empty space.
Galaxies are mostly empty space.
Galaxies don't have stars.
Galaxies don't have stars.
Galaxies move too slowly for that type of damage.
Gravity keeps them away from each other.
Gravity keeps them away from each other.
The correct answer is: Gravity keeps them away from each other.
Explanation: During a galaxy collision, the stars in each galaxy are not typically destroyed because of the fundamental force of gravity. Gravity pulls objects towards each other, including the stars within galaxies. However, it is important to note that galaxies are mostly empty space. The vast majority of a galaxy is occupied by empty space, with the stars spread out over large distances. As such, when two galaxies collide, the chances of individual stars directly colliding with one another are relatively low due to the vast distances between them. Additionally, galaxies tend to move at relatively slow speeds within the cosmic scale, which also reduces the chances of stars colliding and being destroyed during a collision. However, the gravitational interactions between the two galaxies can still cause significant changes and disruptions to their shapes and structures.