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question 2 (2 points) how far is proxima centauri from earth a 100,000 …

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question 2 (2 points)
how far is proxima centauri from earth
a 100,000 light years
b 4.24 light years
c 150 million kilometers
d 93 billion light years

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Proxima Centauri is the closest star to the Sun (and thus to Earth). It is approximately 4.24 light - years away. 100,000 light - years is the diameter of the Milky Way galaxy. 150 million kilometers is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun (1 astronomical unit). 93 billion light - years is the estimated diameter of the observable universe.

Answer:

B. 4.24 light years