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Earth-Moon-Sun System — Quiz

Question 7 • Honors Physics

What is an astronomical unit (AU)?

Answer
A
the average distance between Earth and the Sun
B
the radius of the Sun
C
the diameter of the Sun
D
the average distance between Earth and its moon

Explanation

An astronomical unit is the average distance between Earth and the Sun, about 150 million kilometers (93 million miles). It is used as a convenient unit for measuring distances within the solar system. The Sun’s radius and diameter are much smaller, and the Earth–Moon distance is much shorter.

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