Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Sputnik was the first satellite, which sent into space.
  2. The average distance between the earth and the sun is equal to one light year.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Sputnik 1 was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched by the Soviet Union into an elliptical low earth orbit on 4 October 1957. Statement 2 is incorrect. The average distance between the earth and the sun is equal to one astronomical unit. 1 Astronomical unit = 92, 935, 700 miles (approx.)

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