If the Nearest Star Is 4.2 Light-Years Away,then

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the nearest star is 4.2 light-years away,then

• A) the star is 4.2 million AU away.
• B) the light we see left the star 4.2 years ago.
• C) the star must have formed 4.2 billion years ago.
• D) the star must be very young.
• E) the star must be very old.

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