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What is the most probable mechanism for the initial triggering and subsequent maintenance of the density wave that forms the visible arms in spiral galaxies?

(a)   Gravitational interaction from close passage of other galaxies.
(b)   Shock waves from supernova explosions of massive stars within the spiral arms.
(c)   The gravitational influence from the rotating central supermassive black hole at the galactic center upon the arm material.
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