Question

Which of the following are the properties of an elliptical galaxy?

• A. Sprial arms.
• B. Larger and older compared to the spiral galaxies.
• C. More stars.
• D. Devoid of sprial arms.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B Larger and older compared to the spiral galaxies.
C More stars.
D Devoid of sprial arms.

Elliptical galaxies have the shape of an ellipse. Due to such elliptical shape, such galaxies do not have any spiral arms. Elliptical galaxies are larger as well as older than spiral galaxies. Also they have more number of stars.