The mean distance between the Earth and Sun as well as the distances within the solar system is represented by

light year

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astronomical units

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The correct option is B astronomical units
The mean distance between the Earth and Sun as well as the distances within the solar system is represented by astronomical units.
One astronomical unit (AU) represents:
1 AU = 149,597,870.700 kilometers (or 149,597,870,700 meters)
An astronomical unit is the mean distance between the Earth and the Sun.

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