This diagram shows several stages in a computer simulation of a collision between two galaxies. What is being simulated?

A) Two spiral galaxies merge to become an elliptical galaxy surrounded by debris.
B) Two elliptical galaxies merge to become a spiral galaxy.
C) Two galaxies collide, sending their stars flying off into space while their centers merge to become a supermassive black hole.
D) Two spiral galaxies collide, ultimately merging to make a larger spiral galaxy.


A) Two spiral galaxies merge to become an elliptical galaxy surrounded by debris.

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a.
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b.
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c.
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d.
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e.
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