Question

The table below shows the approximate distances of two stars from Earth.


Name of star Approximate distance from Earth (in light years)
Proxima Centauri 4
61 Cygni 11


A scientist uses a telescope to observe the two stars. Which of these is the best conclusion about the images of the two stars as seen by the scientist?
-The images show the stars as they existed 7 years ago.
-The images show the stars as they existed 15 years ago.
The image of 61 Cygni is more recent than the image of Proxima Centauri.
The image of Proxima Centauri is more recent than the image of 61 Cygni.

Answer 1

Alright, so...
I'm going to figure out the answer.
So you will wait 3-5 minutes.
Is that ok?

Answer 2

Ok thank you i'll wait.

Answer 3

But the images tho... of the stars?

Answer 4

There is no image of the star.

Answer 5

Oh ok just checking

Answer 6

Oh ok.

Answer 7

The image of Proxima Centauri is more recent than the image of 61 Cygni.
^ Is the correct answer I believe:)

Answer 8

And how do you know that.

Answer 9

It's pretty obvious because if you look at it the Proxima Centauri 4 and the 61 Cygni 11.
Therefore, I conclude that 4 years is more recent than 11:)
Do you understand?

Answer 10

That makes more sense. Thank you so much.

Answer 11

You very welcome!
Have a nice day.
Is there anything else I can help you with?

Answer 12

Nope that was all. I gave you a medal too.

Answer 13

Thank you! :)
Bye