Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?(2021)

Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?(2021)

a) Distance among stellar bodies do not change.

b) Gravity of stellar bodies does not change

c) Light always travels in straight line.

d) Speed of light is always same.

Answer: D

Cosmologists use the light year as a measuring tool because speed of light in empty space /vacuum never changes. It remains constant


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