Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)a star and the planets that orbit it make up a solar system.
• B)it takes light about 10 000 years to cross our galaxy.
• C)a galaxy consists of hundreds of solar systems.
• D)when we look at the stars in the night sky,we are looking forward in time.
• E)time and distance are not related in the universe.

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