Scale the Milky Way Down to the Size of a Compact

question 92

Multiple Choice

Scale the Milky Way down to the size of a compact disc. Which of the following best describes the size, shape, and distance of the Andromeda Galaxy on the same scale?

• A)a pecan nut about 1 centimeter away
• B)a grapefruit about 1 kilometer away
• C)a compact disk about the length of a football field away
• D)a grapefruit a few meters away
• E)a compact disk a few meters away

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