Each of these statements describes the steps that occur during star formation.Which of these is NOT also true for galaxy formation?
A) Angular momentum leads to the formation of a disk.
B) For both stars and galaxies, the largest objects form first, with smaller objects coming together later.
C) A gas cloud radiates energy, allowing it to collapse further than when it was hotter.
D) Gravitational instability leads to collapse.
E) The original large gas cloud splits into smaller fragments, because areas with higher density also have greater gravitational pull.

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In galaxy formation, smaller structures (like stars and star clusters) form first and then merge to create larger structures (like galaxies), which is the opposite of the process described in the statement.

Each of These Statements Describes the Steps That Occur During