The ________ theory offers a likely explanation for the formation of ________.

A. density wave; spiral arms
B. high rotation speed; spiral arms
C. density wave; Galactic bulge
D. high rotation speed; dark matter


Answer: A

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c. one wavelength
b. half a wavelength
d. one and a half wavelengths

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