How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?
A. About 4 minutes
B. About 8 minutes
C. About 24 minutes
D. About 24 hours
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How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?
A. About 4 minutes
B. About 8 minutes
C. About 24 minutes
D. About 24 hours
How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?
A. About 4 minutes
B. About 8 minutes
C. About 24 minutes
D. About 24 hours
Correct option (b) About 8 minutes
Explanation:
Sunlight travels at the speed of light. We orbit the Sun at a distance of about 150 million km. Light moves at 300,000 kilometers/second. Divide these and you get 500 seconds, or 8 minutes and 20 seconds.