Stars and the solar system. — Science STD 8 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceStars and the solar system.2 Marks
Question
Name the unit which is used to express distances between the various celestial bodies (like stars and planets).
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Answer
Light year is the unit used to express distance between the various celestial bodies. Light year is the distance travelled by light in one year. The speed of light is 300,000 km per second. For example, the Sun is nearly 150,000,000 Km i.e. 150 million Km away from the Earth. The distance of the Sun from the Earth may be said to be about 8 light minutes
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