Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 34, Problem 6RQ
What is a starburst galaxy?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The meaning of starburst galaxy.
Answer to Problem 6RQ
The starburst galaxy is type of galaxy, in which stars are forming at an unusually high rate.
Explanation of Solution
Astronomers have discovered many different galaxies that are filled with energy, called active galaxies. Similarly, the starburst galaxy is one type of active galaxy. Starburst galaxy is the galaxy that has an unusually high rate of star formation, as compared to the average rate at which stars are formed. On average, the Milky Way galaxy produces 1 star per year, whereas the Starburst galaxy produces approximately more than 100 stars per year.
This high rate of formation sometimes causes violent disturbance between the galaxies, leading to a collision. The Starburst galaxy is an irregular galaxy, which is deformed due to the nearby galaxy's tidal forces.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the star burst galaxy is type of galaxy in which stars are forming at an unusually high rate.
Chapter 34 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Ch. 34 - Prob. 1RQCh. 34 - What is a Cepheid?Ch. 34 - Prob. 3RQCh. 34 - What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?Ch. 34 - Prob. 5RQCh. 34 - What is a starburst galaxy?Ch. 34 - Prob. 7RQCh. 34 - How many spiral galaxies are within the Local...Ch. 34 - Is the Local Group a relatively small or large...Ch. 34 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 34 - Prob. 11RQCh. 34 - Is the universe in space or is space in the...Ch. 34 - According to the cosmic background radiation, what...Ch. 34 - The universe is about 25 helium. From where did...Ch. 34 - Prob. 15RQCh. 34 - If we cant see dark matter, how do we know it is...Ch. 34 - Is dark matter found mostly within or just outside...Ch. 34 - Did Einstein first believe that the universe was...Ch. 34 - What was Einsteins cosmological constant?Ch. 34 - What is likely the major component of our...Ch. 34 - Rank the following in order of increasing size:...Ch. 34 - Rank the following galaxy types in order of...Ch. 34 - Rank the following in order of increasing energy...Ch. 34 - Rank the following in order of increasing distance...Ch. 34 - Rank the following in order of increasing...Ch. 34 - Are there galaxies other than the Milky Way that...Ch. 34 - Prob. 2TECh. 34 - Prob. 3TECh. 34 - Prob. 4TECh. 34 - Does the collision of two galaxies involve the...Ch. 34 - Prob. 6TECh. 34 - Prob. 7TECh. 34 - What is the difference between the universe and...Ch. 34 - Prob. 9TECh. 34 - Prob. 10TECh. 34 - Why should anyone care about how the universe is...Ch. 34 - Are astronomers able to point their telescopes in...Ch. 34 - If the initial universe remained hotter for a...Ch. 34 - No galaxy found so far is made of less than 25...Ch. 34 - A helium balloon here on Earth pops, releasing...Ch. 34 - Early astronomers such as Kepler and Newton...Ch. 34 - If dark matter is affected by gravity, might there...Ch. 34 - A police officer pulls you over speeding. He tells...Ch. 34 - Prob. 19TECh. 34 - If we cant even predict the weather, how can we...Ch. 34 - If you were to travel straight up from the core of...Ch. 34 - Prob. 2TSCh. 34 - Prob. 3TSCh. 34 - Scientists estimate the age of universe to be...Ch. 34 - Starburst galaxies (a) tend to be spiral. (b)...Ch. 34 - Prob. 3RATCh. 34 - Which of the following is not accepted evidence...Ch. 34 - Edwin Hubble is famous for (a) building the first...Ch. 34 - The average temperature of the universe right now...Ch. 34 - Prob. 7RATCh. 34 - Prob. 8RATCh. 34 - In a huge cloud ordinary and dark matter are...Ch. 34 - Prob. 10RAT
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