What is an astronomical unit or AU?

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hichkok12 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

The correct option should be B.

The Astronomical Unit, AU, is a measurement unit for length in general astronomy and represents the mean or the average distance of the sun from the earth.

Mathematically, in astronomy,

1 astronomical unit = 150,000,000 km

But then, 1 km = 0.621371 mile

Hence,

150,000,000 km = 150,000,000 x 0.621371 miles

≈93,000,000 miles

Therefore, 1 astronomical unit can also said to be approximately equal to 93,000,000 miles.

<u>The correct option is B</u>

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