Find the acceleration of our galaxy, due to the nearest comparably sized galaxy. The
approximate masses of each galaxy is 
solar mass and they are separated by 2 million light-years. Each galaxy has a diameter of 100000 light year. (Assume, 1 light year 
, gravitational constant, 
and mass of sun 
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
1 solar mass 
1 light year 
So, gravitational pull on each of galaxy
Acceleration of galaxy is
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