Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe — practice question

The nearest star to the Sun is roughly four light-years from Earth. A student makes three claims about the star. 1 Light from the star needs about four years to reach Earth. 2 Light from the Sun takes around four years to go to the star and then return to Earth. 3 The star lies beyond our galaxy. Which claims are correct?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C1 only
  • D2 and 3 only

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