Suppose We Imagine the Sun to Be About the Size

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose we imagine the Sun to be about the size of a grapefruit. How far away are the nearest stars (the three stars of Alpha Centauri) ?

• A) the length of a football field
• B) 2.5 miles
• C) 250 miles
• D) 2,500 miles
• E) 25,000 miles

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Definitions:

Exposing

The act of revealing or uncovering that is often used in medical contexts to refer to making a part of the body accessible for examination or treatment.

Tympanic Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature quickly and accurately by detecting the infrared heat generated by the tympanic membrane of the ear.

Axillae

The anatomical area under the arms, known commonly as the armpits, which contains sweat glands and hair follicles.

Ice Pack

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