Q89
The distance of the nearest star besides the sun from the earth is ________
A.
4.9 × 1111 m
B.
95 × 1015 m
C.
4.3 light years
D.
4.2 light years
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The nearest star to the Sun from Earth is Proxima Centauri, which is part of the Alpha Centauri star system. Its distance is approximately 4.2 light years. A light year is the distance that light travels in one year, and it is a common unit used in astronomy to represent vast distances in space. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D, which is 4.2 light years.