Collisions between galaxies:
A)are much rarer than collisions between stars.
B)can turn elliptical galaxies into spirals.
C)cause large numbers of stars to collide and explode.
D)cause the gas and dust clouds to collide, leading to rapid star formation.
E)are the best explanation for gamma-ray burst events.

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Collisions between galaxies can cause gas and dust clouds to collide, leading to rapid star formation. Collisions between galaxies cause gas and dust clouds to collide, which can lead to rapid star formation.

Collisions Between Galaxies