Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Astrophysics and Cosmology - Problems - Page 981: 2

Answer

12 light-years.

Work Step by Step

Use the angle to calculate the distance in parsecs. The relationship is given on page 958. The distance D is measured in parsecs, and the angle $\phi$ is measured in seconds of arc. $$D=\frac{1}{\phi}=\frac{1}{0.27}=3.704\;pc$$ Convert to light-years. $$(3.704pc)\frac{3.26ly}{1pc}=12\;ly$$
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