Question

If a kiloparsec (kpc) is equal to 1000 parsecs, how many light years is a kiloparsec equal to?

(1 point)
Responses

3, 260 light years

3, 260 light years

3.26 light years

3.26 light years

3 million light years

3 million light years

2, 260 light years

Answer 1

To convert kiloparsecs (kpc) to light years, we can use the conversion factor that 1 parsec is approximately 3.26 light years.

Since 1 kiloparsec is equal to 1000 parsecs:
1 kpc = 1000 parsecs

Now converting parsecs to light years:
1000 parsecs × 3.26 light years/parsec = 3260 light years

So, 1 kiloparsec is equal to approximately 3,260 light years.

The correct response is:
**3, 260 light years**