Question

The speed of light in space is 3.00 x 10^8 m/s. The time for light from the sun to reach earth is 8mins and 20 seconds. Therefore, the distance from the Sun to Earth is

Select one:
A. 2.40 x 10^9 m
B. 8.64 x 10^12 m
C. 1.50 x 10^11
D. 2.25 x 10^9

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1.50×10¹¹ m

Explanation:

First, convert the time to seconds.

8 min × (60 s/min) + 20 s = 500 s

Distance = speed × time

d = (3×10⁸ m/s) (500 s)

d = 1.50×10¹¹ m