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Light travels at a speed of `3 xx 10^8 m s^(-1)`. How long does light take to reach the earth from the sun, which is `1.5 xx 10^11` m away?

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To find out how long light takes to reach the Earth from the Sun, we can use the formula: \[ \text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} \] ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Distance from the Sun to the Earth = \( 1.5 \times 10^{11} \) meters - Speed of light = \( 3 \times 10^{8} \) meters per second ...
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