Question

    It was in the news recently ‘Proxima

    Centauri’, what is it?
    A An asteroid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A milky way Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A star near to Sun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Matter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A meteor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass star located 4.2465 light-years away from the Sun. It was discovered in 1915 by Robert Innes and is the nearest-known star to the Sun.

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