Andromeda galaxy is approaching our galaxy-radial velocity

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The Andromeda Galaxy is approaching our Galaxy with a radial velocity of 266 km/s. Given the galaxies' present separation of 800 kpc, and neglecting both the transverse component of the velocity and the effect of gravity in accelerating the motion, estimate when the two galaxies will collide.

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