1 light year is equal to MCQ with Answer and Explanation

1 light year is equal to
A. 1 AU
B. 3 × 10⁸ m
C. 9.46 × 10¹² km
D. 9.46 × 10⁸ km
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Distance light travels in one year ≈ 9.46×10¹² km.

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