If suddenly we find that the distances between the Sun and nearby stars are now 10 percent larger than we thought it was before, what measured properties will we not have to adjust? A) the distances of stars B) the size of our galaxy C) the value of H₀ D) the fact that the universe is expanding E) the luminosity of Type II supernovae

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The fact that the universe is expanding is not affected by the change in the distances between the Sun and nearby stars. All other options will have to be adjusted to account for the new measurements.

If Suddenly We Find That the Distances Between the Sun