Question

The nearest star to the Earth (apart from the Sun) is 'alpha centauri' which is about .......... away form the Earth

• A. 4.3 light years
• B. 3.26 light years
• C. $4.3\times {10}^{12}$ km
• D. $3.26\times {10}^{15}$ km

Answer 1

The correct option is A 4.3 light years

Alpha century is a star system closest to earth other than sun. Its distance from the earth is about $4.367$ light years.