Which of the following sequences lists the methods for determining distance in the correct order from nearest to farthest?
A)parallax,Cepheid variables,Hubble's law
B)parallax,Hubble's law,Cepheid variables
C)parallax,white-dwarf supernovae,Hubble's law
D)parallax,Hubble's law,white-dwarf supernovae

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The correct sequence from nearest to farthest methods for determining distance in astronomy is: parallax (used for nearby stars), Cepheid variables (for measuring distances within and beyond our galaxy), and Hubble's law (for distant galaxies).

Which of the Following Sequences Lists the Methods for Determining