The Parsec Is Defined So That a Star at a Distance

question 79

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 has a parallax of 0.02 seconds of arc,what is its distance?

• A)2 parsecs
• B)5 parsecs
• C)20 parsecs
• D)50 parsecs

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