The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 4, Problem 12QQ
Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
About how old is the solar system? (a) 4.5 million years (b) 4.5 billion years (c) 4.5 trillion years
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The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)
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