Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780134060491

Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt

Publisher: PEARSON

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The nearest star to our Sun is Alpha Centauri, which is about 4.4 light-years away. Assume that it too has an Oort cloud about 1.6 light-years in diameter. Show that there is enough space between us and it to fit about 1.75 solar systems.

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