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If Pluto is 5.5 light hours from the sun, how far is Pluto from the sun in AU?

Answer 1

Olivia Aldridge

Distance to Pluto in AU = 39.42 AU

0.000627424 Light Years / 5.5 Light Hours

9.4 x 10^12 km is one light year.

0.000627424 Light Years = 0.000627424 * 9.4 x #10^12#

0.000627424 Light Years = 5.89 x #10^9# km

1 AU is equal to 1.496 x 10^8 km.

5.89 x #10^9# / 1.496 x #10^8#

39.42 AU is Pluto's distance from us.

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Answer 2
Claire Anctil
Astronomical units: 39.5.
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