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Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?

UPSC · 2021 · Environment & Science & Tech
Question:
Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?

Options

Distances among stellar bodies do not change.
Gravity of stellar bodies does not change.
Light always travels in straight line.
Speed of light is always same.
Answer: Speed of light is always same.

Explanation:
A light-year is the distance light travels in one year (≈9.46 trillion km). It is used because the speed of light is constant in vacuum, making it a standard measure of astronomical distances.

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