A Megaparsec Is Equivalent to

question 27

Multiple Choice

A megaparsec is equivalent to

• A)3.26 light-years.
• B)206,265 AU.
• C)the age of our solar system.
• D)a million parsecs.
• E)the diameter of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Line

A straight line that has a constant y-coordinate for all its points, indicating it is parallel to the x-axis.

Slope

The measure of steepness or incline of a line, indicating the rate of change between two variables.

Continually Changing

Describes a state of constant evolution or modification, not remaining static.

Variable on the Vertical Axis

Refers to the dependent variable in a graph or chart, plotted along the vertical (Y) axis, whose value depends on the independent variable.