Multiple Choice
Which of the following is likely to happen when two spiral galaxies collide?
A) A more massive elliptical galaxy might form out of the merger.
B) The two supermassive black holes at their centers could form a binary black hole system.
C) A burst of star formation will occur in the merged galaxy.
D) The cold gas in the merged galaxy might be blown away by supernovae.
E) All of these are likely.
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