Units and Measurements
SI units, dimensional analysis, error analysis used heavily in astronomy estimation problems.
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The astronomical unit (AU) is approximately equal to:
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What is the SI unit of luminous intensity?
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A parsec is defined as the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of:
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The dimensional formula of universal gravitational constant G is [M^a L^b T^c]. What are the values of a, b, and c respectively?