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If parsec is the distance that light travels in 3.26 years. How many kilometers does light travel in 1.0 parsec?

Answer 1

Christopher Ales

1 Parsec = 3.06 x #10^13# km

3.26 light-years to one parsec

The distance that light travels in 3.26 light-years is 3.26 light-years.

9.4 x 10^12 km is one light-year.

3.26 Light-Year = 3.26 * 9.4 x #10^12#

3.26 Light-Year = 3.06 x 10^13# km

1 Parsec = 3.06 x #10^13# km

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Answer 2

Nova Adams

In 1.0 parsec, light travels 9.461 trillion kilometers.

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