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    How Far Away Is the Nearest Known Exoplanet
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How Far Away Is the Nearest Known Exoplanet

Question 56

Question 56

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How far away is the nearest known exoplanet?


A) 0.42 light-year
B) 4.2 light-years
C) 42 light-years
D) 42,000 light-years

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