Question

Hich phrase accurately describes an elliptical galaxy? may be spiral-shaped has no recognizable shape has no new stars being formed has a lot of gas and dust between stars

Answer 1

Answer:

B) has no new stars being formed.

Explanation:

An elliptical galaxy is primarily defined as the kind of galaxy that is a gathering of billions of stars bound gravitationally. The stars in such a galaxy orbit in an egg-shaped projection around the focus/center of mass.

As per the question, an elliptical galaxy 'has no new stars being formed.' It rather contains older stars having low mass and gas. The first and second options are incorrect as an elliptical galaxy follows an egg-shaped pattern that denies both the claims 'spiral-shaped and has no recognizable shape.' The last option is wrong as the stars in such a galaxy are old and therefore, contain less gas. Thus, option B is the correct answer.