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Yes. All galaxy objects revolve around the centre of mass, which we believe is a massive black hole.
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Yes, the spiral arms in a galaxy do rotate, but not in the sense that individual stars or gas clouds are physically spinning around a central axis. Instead, they are regions of higher density that move through the galaxy as a wave-like pattern due to gravitational interactions with other objects in the galaxy.
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What type of galaxy has a dense cluster of matter at its gravitational center with bands of matter that spin outward like arms?
Spiral galaxies
What do spiral and elliptical galaxies have in common?
They are in space. (: you're welcome.
What are four general shapes of galaxies?
Galaxies have different shapes because of what happens throughout their lives. Any galaxy, at one point or another, will encounter another or many galaxies. When encounters occur, gravity takes over. The larger of the two galaxies will consume the smaller one, this is called galactic cannibalism. The act of absorbing another galaxy will change the size of the galaxy it's shape and even the speed of its rotation. Our own galaxy, The Milky Way, is as large it is (100000-150000 Light years across.) because of galactic cannibalism. The Milky Way is as we speak consuming two other small galaxy. And in about 2 billion years, our nearest nieghbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, will collide with our galaxy. Both the Milky Way and Adromeda galaxy are spiral galaxies, but after they collide the resulting new galaxy will an elliptical galaxy, which looks like a bright white sphere.
Why do galaxies spin in different directions?
Galaxies spin in different directions due to the initial conditions and interactions within the galaxy's environment during its formation. Factors like the surrounding matter, collisions with other galaxies, and gravitational interactions can influence the direction of spin and rotation of a galaxy.
Why does a spinning ice skater pull her arms close and extend them?
The ice skater pulls her arms close to her body to reduce her moment of inertia and spin faster due to the conservation of angular momentum. By extending her arms, she increases her moment of inertia and slows down her spin.
What type of galaxy has a dense cluster of matter at its gravitational center with bands of matter that spin outward like arms?
Spiral galaxies
Which type of galaxy has a dense cluster of matter at its gravitational center with bands of matter that spin outward like arms?
If I'm right its spiral, common sense, since spiral galaxies arm the only kinds of galaxies with "arms".
What do spiral and elliptical galaxies have in common?
They are in space. (: you're welcome.
What is spiral dive of a plane called?
Spin A spiral dive is just a spiral dive and should not be confused with a spin. If a pilot can not see the horizon, because of clouds for instance, he may not appreciate that he is going into a spiral dive and this can lead into a 'graveyard spiral'
What are four general shapes of galaxies?
Galaxies have different shapes because of what happens throughout their lives. Any galaxy, at one point or another, will encounter another or many galaxies. When encounters occur, gravity takes over. The larger of the two galaxies will consume the smaller one, this is called galactic cannibalism. The act of absorbing another galaxy will change the size of the galaxy it's shape and even the speed of its rotation. Our own galaxy, The Milky Way, is as large it is (100000-150000 Light years across.) because of galactic cannibalism. The Milky Way is as we speak consuming two other small galaxy. And in about 2 billion years, our nearest nieghbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, will collide with our galaxy. Both the Milky Way and Adromeda galaxy are spiral galaxies, but after they collide the resulting new galaxy will an elliptical galaxy, which looks like a bright white sphere.
What is a good sentence for spiral?
Looking at the spiral staircase just made my head spin. The quarterback threw a perfect spiral.
What is an aircraft's spiral dive called?
It is called a 'spin'
Is spiral lyre stronger or spiral fox?
spiral fox is stronger because defense type beyblades can spin longer than attack types
How do you flip the switch in the space junk galaxy on Super Mario Galaxy?
You spin into it
Does the galaxy spin?
Yes. Quite fast.
What are three examples of spiral motion?
I dont
What film is this quote from Do you ever put your arms out and just spin and spin and spin?
The quote "Do you ever put your arms out and just spin and spin and spin?" is from the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." It is spoken by the character Clementine, portrayed by Kate Winslet.
