If the Distance to the Nearest Star Is 4

question 55

Multiple Choice

If the distance to the nearest star is 4.2 light-years, then

• A)the star is 4.2 million AU away.
• B)the light we see left the star 4.2 years ago.
• C)the star must have formed 4.2 billion years ago.
• D)the star must be very young.
• E)the star must be very old.

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