Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT 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) Individual stars collide to create many supernovae.
D) A burst of star formation will occur in the merged galaxy.
E) The cold gas in the merged galaxy might be blown away by supernovae.
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