Toss Up - Physics - Multiple Choice
The wavelength shift of light from a quasar gives the recessional speed v « 2.18 x 108 meters per second. If the Hubble constant is 21.8 millimeters per second per light year, what is the approximate distance of the quasar in light years?
W) `10^8`
X) `10^9`
Y) `10^10`
Z) `10^11`
ANSWER: Y) `10^10`