The angular diameter of the Sun is measured to be $1920''$. If the distance of the Sun from the Earth is $1.496 \times 10^{11} \ m$,calculate the diameter of the Sun. (Given: $1'' = 4.85 \times 10^{-6} \ rad$)

  • A
    $1.393 \times 10^{-9} \ m$
  • B
    $1.393 \times 10^9 \ m$
  • C
    $13.93 \times 10^9 \ m$
  • D
    $13.93 \times 10^{-9} \ m$

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