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Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

What is the approximate diameter of the Milky Way?

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The Universe

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What is the approximate diameter of the Milky Way?.

  1. A.50,000 light-years
  2. B.100,000 light-years
  3. C.150,000 light-years
  4. D.200,000 light-years

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Milky Way Galaxy

The Milky Way has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is part of the Local Group of galaxies.

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    State the diameter of the Milky Way.

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