Suppose we imagine the Sun to be about the size of a grapefruit.How far away are the nearest stars (the three stars of Alpha Centauri)?
A)the length of a football field (100 meters)
B)across town
C)across the state
D)across the United States
E)25,000 miles

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The nearest stars, the three stars of Alpha Centauri, are about 4.37 light-years away from us. If we consider the Sun to be the size of a grapefruit, then the distance to Alpha Centauri would be approximately 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles). This is roughly the distance across the United States. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Suppose We Imagine the Sun to Be About the Size