Question : A light year is a measure of
Option 1: speed
Option 2: velocity
Option 3: distance
Option 4: time
Recommended: How to crack SSC CHSL | SSC CHSL exam guide
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming government exams
Correct Answer: distance
Solution : The correct answer is distance .
A light year is the measure of distance in interstellar space. It is the amount of distance a light ray can travel in one year. Light is used to measure astronomical distances because the speed of light is constant in a vacuum and it always travels in a straight line. The speed of light is 3 x 10 8 m/s.
Candidates can download this e-book to give a boost to thier preparation.
Download Now