In Astronomy, Distances to Stars Are Measured in Light Years

question 74

Multiple Choice

In astronomy, distances to stars are measured in light years. One light year is the distance a ray of light travels in one year. If the speed of light is approximately 186,000 miles per second, estimate the number of miles in five light years.

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Definitions:

Three Column Form

A documentation format usually used in accounting and bookkeeping that showcases debits, credits, and balance for individual accounts.

Debit

An accounting entry that either increases an asset or expense account, or decreases a liability or equity account.

Credit

An accounting entry that increases liabilities and equity or decreases assets, reflecting a transaction such as the sale of goods on account.

Balance

The amount of money in a financial account, or the difference between the total debits and credits recorded in an account.