Why are most stars not destroyed in a galaxy collision?(1 point)
Responses
Galaxies are mostly empty space.
Gravity keeps them away from each other.
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: When galaxies collide, it is true that galaxies are mostly empty space. However, the reason why most stars are not destroyed in a galaxy collision is due to the force of gravity. Gravity pulls and holds stars together within a galaxy. Even during a collision, the gravitational forces between stars and other celestial objects in the galaxies prevent them from directly colliding or being destroyed. The immense size and scale of galaxies also play a role, as the space between stars in galaxies is vast compared to their individual sizes. This means that the chances of direct collisions between stars are relatively low, allowing for most stars to survive the collision event.