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Which statement is true about using Parallax to measure the distance to Stars?

A. The larger the star the smaller The Parallax angle
B. The closer the star the larger The Parallax angle
C. The closer the star smaller The Parallax angle
D. The larger the star of the larger The Parallax angle

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User Lopushen
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Answer:

Should be B

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User Little Roys
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The correct answer is letter B. the closer the star, the larger the Parallax angle. This is an illusion that is made through visual perspectives of observers of stars. A parallax can also be used to find the distance to the stars that are relatively close.
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