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The distance of a galaxy is of the order of `10^(25)`m. Calculate the order of magnitude of time taken by light to reach us from the galaxy.

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Time taken by light to reach us from galaxy, `t =(distance)/(velocity) = (10^(25))/(3xx10^8) ~= 3xx10^(16) second.`
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