The Number of Miles That Light Travels in One Year

question 130

Multiple Choice

The number of miles that light travels in one year is called a light-year. One light-year is equal to miles. A certain star is 37 light-years away from the earth. How far is this in miles?
Round to 5 significant digits if necessary.

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