The Parsec Is Defined So That a Star at a Distance

question 23

Multiple Choice

The parsec is defined so that a star at a distance of 1 parsec has a parallax of one arcsecond. If a star is located at a distance of 40 parsecs, what is its parallax?

• A) 0.25 arcseconds
• B) 0.025 arcseconds
• C) 0.04 arcseconds
• D) 0.05 arcseconds

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