Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

milky way is_____ billionyrs old

  1. 4.67

  2. 13.2

  3. 13.5

  4. 5.9
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Milky Way galaxy is approximately 13.2 billion years old, based on measurements of the oldest stars (white dwarfs) in the galaxy. This age aligns with the age of the universe (13.8 billion years), indicating the Milky Way formed relatively early in cosmic history. Option C (13.5 billion) is close but represents the upper bound of estimates.

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