The Distance to the Nearest Large Spiral Galaxy, the Andromeda

question 14

Multiple Choice

The distance to the nearest large spiral galaxy, the Andromeda galaxy, is 2.4 *10²² m. How long does it take light to travel from Andromeda to us?

• A) 4.4 years
• B) 360 years
• C) 1.2 thousand years
• D) 2.5 million years
• E) 4.5 billion years

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