A Common Unit of Length in Astronomy Is the Parsec,where $\times$

question 29

Multiple Choice

A common unit of length in astronomy is the parsec,where 1 parsec = 3.26 light years.How many seconds does it take a radio signal to travel one parsec through space?

• A)1.03 \(\times\) 10⁸ s
• B)9.71 \(\times\) 10⁸ s
• C)9.71 \(\times\) 10⁷ s
• D)1.72 \(\times\) 10⁶ s
• E)none of the above

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