Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the closest star to our Solar System?

  1. Alpha centauri A

  2. Proxima

  3. Sun

  4. Alpha centauri B
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Proxima Centauri is the closest known star to our solar system at approximately 4.24 light-years away. It is part of the Alpha Centauri star system but is physically closer to us than Alpha Centauri A or B. The Sun is our own star and technically the closest star to Earth, but the question asks about stars 'to our Solar System' implying other stars.

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