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1 astronomical unit is greater than 1 light year.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
As per unit conversions,
1 astronomical unit, 1 A.U.=1.496×1011 m
1 light year, 1 ly=9.467×1015 m

So, 1 light year is greater than 1 astronomical unit.

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