Physics And Measurement Question 6
Question: Assertion: Parallex method cannot be used for measuring distances of stars more than 100 light years away. Reason: Because parallex angle reduces so much that it cannot be measured accurately.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
As the distance of star increases, the parallax angle decreases, and great degree of accuracy is required for its measurement. Keeping in view the practical limitation in measuring the parallax angle, the maximum distance of a star we can measure is limited to 100 light year.
