If a Star's Measured Parallax Is 0

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a star's measured parallax is 0.2 arcsec,what is its distance?

• A) 5 pc
• B) 20 pc
• C) 40 pc
• D) 50 pc

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Definitions:

Stated Value

A value assigned to no-par value stock by the corporation's board, not based on market price but used for accounting purposes.

Issue Price

Issue price is the price at which a new set of securities, such as bonds or stock, is offered to the public for the first time.

Preferred Stock

A class of stock that offers dividends and/or liquidation preferences over common stock but typically does not carry voting rights.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to shares of stock by a company's charter, which has little relation to its market value.