Scale the Milky Way Down to the Size of a Compact

question 90

Multiple Choice

Scale the Milky Way down to the size of a compact disc. Which of the following best describes the size, shape, and distance of the Andromeda Galaxy on the same scale?

• A) a compact disk a few meters away
• B) a grapefruit a few meters away
• C) a compact disk about the length of a football field away
• D) a pecan nut about 1 centimeter away
• E) a grapefruit about 1 kilometer away

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