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The distance from the sun to Earth is 1.496 × 108 km. How long does it take light to

Chapter 9, Problem 105P

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QUESTION:

The distance from the sun to Earth is \(1.496 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~km}\). How long does it take light to travel from the sun to Earth?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

1.496 times 10^8 km

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QUESTION:

The distance from the sun to Earth is \(1.496 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~km}\). How long does it take light to travel from the sun to Earth?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

1.496 times 10^8 km

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2

The relation between  distance, speed and time is

                                                      ....................(1)

Rearrange the formula (1)

                                                       ....................(2)

And 1 minute has 60 seconds.

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