Math, asked by gabbyfparker, 2 days ago

if anyone knows the answer I would appreciate the help :)Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth. If light
travels at a speed of 3 × 108m/s, calculate to three significant figures (s.f.)
the distance from the Sun to the Earth.

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Answered by uniquesachin5
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Step-by-step explanation:

The distance between the earth and the sun d= velocity of light × time taken to reachlight form sun to earth

The distance between the earth and the sun d= velocity of light × time taken to reachlight form sun to earthor d=(3×10⁸m/s)×(8×60s)=144×10⁹m =144×10⁶ km

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