Question

The distance of the nearest star from the surface of the earth is :

• A. 4.3 light-years
• B. 3.4 light-years
• C. 8.7 light-years
• D. 7.8 light-years

Answer 1

The correct option is A

4.3 light-years

1. Proxima Centauri: It is the nearest star from the earth.
2. It is 4.3 light-years from the earth.
3. It means light takes 4.3 years to reach earth from Proxima Centauri

Hence option A is the correct answer.