Question

which of the following statements correctly describes a light year? the length of time it takes to see the light from a distant star the amount of time it takes light to travel the distance light can travel in a year the speed of light per year

Explanation:

A light year is a unit of astronomical distance, not time or speed. It specifically refers to how far light can travel in the span of one Earth year. The other options incorrectly describe it as a time measurement or a speed-related value.

Answer:

the distance light can travel in a year