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What causes the galactic winds coming from a supermassive black hole?

a) Strong magnetic fields
b) Fusion reactions
c) Intense radiation pressure
d) Gravitational lensing

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Final answer:

Galactic winds from supermassive black holes are caused by intense radiation pressure from the accretion disk, affecting star formation within the galaxy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The galactic winds coming from a supermassive black hole are primarily caused by intense radiation pressure exerted by the energy released as matter spirals into the accretion disk before falling into the black hole.

This pressure is sufficiently strong to propel material away from the black hole, forming what we observe as galactic winds.

The supermassive black hole can influence the galaxy through its jets, particle winds, and the radiation from the accretion disk. Together, they can affect star formation by either promoting it by compressing gas and dust or suppressing it by heating and shredding molecular clouds.

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