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How many metre are there in a light year?

A

`5.5xx10^(15)m`

B

`7.6xx10^(15)m`

C

`9.46xx10^(15)m`

D

`3.8xx10^(14)m`

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The correct Answer is:
c
Light year = Distance travelled by light in one year
= Speed of light (in m/s) `xx` time (in sec)
`=3xx10^(8)xx365xx30xx24xx60xx60`
`=9.46xx10^(15)m`
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