Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Astrophysics and Cosmology - Problems - Page 981: 23

Answer

$2.1\times10^8 ly$

Work Step by Step

Use equation 33–4, Hubble’s law. $$v=H_od$$ $$d=\frac{v}{H_o}=\frac{(0.015)(3.00\times10^5km/s)}{21km/(s \cdot Mly)}=214Mly$$ $$=2.1\times10^8 ly $$
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