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To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 1STP
B.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The believed distance of the galaxy from the Earth,
Formula used:
Calculation:
The
Then, using the given values of time and speed of light, the time taken by the light to travel to Earth is,
Conclusion:
Hence, the supernova explosion actually occurred
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