What Is the Relationship Between Stellar Parallax (P)measured in Seconds

question 125

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between stellar parallax (p) measured in seconds of arc and distance (d) measured in parsecs?

• A) d = 1/p²
• B) d = 1/p
• C) d = p
• D) d = p²

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