The Average Distance Between Earth and the Sun Is 1

question 44

Multiple Choice

The average distance between Earth and the Sun is 1.5 *10¹¹ m, and light from the Sun takes approximately ________ to reach Earth.

• A) 8 seconds
• B) 8 minutes
• C) 8 hours
• D) 8 days
• E) 8 years

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