Question

The speed of light is 3.0 x 108 m/s. How far does light travel in 2.4 minutes? Identify all variables, write a formula, show all work, Label your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 4,32 10^10 m

Explanation: The relationshiop between the light speed, distance and time is given by:

speed of light = distance/time

distance= speed of ligth * time

distance= 3*10^8 m/s * 2.4*60 s= 4,32*10^10 m