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Using 1AU (mean earth-sun distance)=`1.5 xx10^(11)m` and parsec as distance at which 1AU subtends an angle of 1 sec of arc, find parsec in metres.

A

`4.85xx10^(-6)pc`

B

`5.85xx10^(-6)pc`

C

`4.85xx10^(-5)pc`

D

`3.85xx10^(-6)pc`

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