Measurements Flashcards by Gina Di Blasio | Brainscape

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What is a light year?

A

(LY) Distance light travels in a year

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What are light years used to measure

A

Distances outside of our solar system

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Q

What is an astronomical unit?

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(AU) Distance between earth and the sun

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What are astronomical units used to measure?

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Distances inside the solar system

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