Formation and Motion of Galaxies REVIEW

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What is a galaxy?

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A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.

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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

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How our universe began.

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What two factors affect the strength of gravity?

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Mass and Distance.

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What is the term for all existing matter and space considered as a whole?

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Universe.

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Which galaxy is Earth and its solar system a part of?

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Milky Way.

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What is the primary force that holds galaxies together?

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Gravitational attraction.

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What is the difference between a star and a galaxy?

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A star is a luminous celestial body, while a galaxy is a collection of stars, gas, and dust.

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What is dark matter and its significance in galaxies?

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Dark matter is a form of matter that does not emit light or energy, and it is believed to make up a significant portion of the mass in galaxies, affecting their formation and motion.

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What is the role of gravity in the formation of galaxies?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust to form stars and galaxies.

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What is the observable universe?

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The part of the universe that can be seen from Earth, limited by the speed of light and the age of the universe.