How would I figure out how far the distance in kilometers between the sun and earth be if it takes 8.3 minutes for light to travel? (Light travels at 3.00 x 10^8)
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To figure out the distance between the sun and Earth based on the time it takes for light to travel, we can use the formula:
Distance = Speed x Time
Here, the speed of light is given as 3.00 x 10^8 meters per second, which is 300,000 kilometers per second.
First, we need to convert 8.3 minutes to seconds. There are 60 seconds in a minute, so:
Time (in seconds) = 8.3 minutes x 60 seconds/minute
Time (in seconds) = 498 seconds
Now, we can calculate the distance using the formula:
Distance = Speed x Time
Distance = 300,000 kilometers/second x 498 seconds
Calculating this, we get:
Distance = 149,400,000 kilometers
Therefore, it takes approximately 149.4 million kilometers for light to travel from the sun to Earth in 8.3 minutes.