Units & ConversionsEasyQuestion 5014
Question
The value of 1 parsec in metres is approximately:
- A3.08 × 10¹⁶ mCorrect
- B9.46 × 10¹⁵ m
- C1.5 × 10¹¹ m
- D3.08 × 10¹³ m
Correct answer
3.08 × 10¹⁶ m
Explanation
1 parsec ≈ 3.08 × 10¹⁶ m. 1 light year ≈ 9.46 × 10¹⁵ m, and 1 AU ≈ 1.5 × 10¹¹ m.