Spiral galaxies tend to resemble a pinwheel because ________.
A)stars in the center of the galaxy are moving faster than the ones on the outer edges
B)stars are moving from the center to the edges of the galaxy
C)the barred structures form twisted pathways that distort the flow patterns
D)the stars in the center are very old and large while the outer edges of the galaxy contain the youngest and smallest stars
E)stars in the center of galaxy are moving more slowly than the ones on the outer edges.

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The spiral shape of galaxies is due to the differential rotation where stars near the center move faster than those on the outer edges, creating a pinwheel appearance.

Spiral Galaxies Tend to Resemble a Pinwheel Because ________