Why do astronomers use astronomical units (AU) instead of kilometers (km)?(1 point)

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Large distances are easier to express in AU than in km.
Large distances are easier to express in AU than in km.

AU is used in astronomy, while km is used in physics.
AU is used in astronomy, while km is used in physics.

There are no km in outer space, only AU.
There are no km in outer space, only AU.

AU is used for spacing, while km is used for length.

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The correct response is:

Large distances are easier to express in AU than in km.

Astronomical units (AU) provide a more convenient way to express the vast distances in space, particularly the distances within our solar system, where using kilometers would result in very large and unwieldy numbers.