Use Scientific Notation to Solve the Problem $3.00 \times 10 ^ { 8 } \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }$

question 219

Multiple Choice

Use scientific notation to solve the problem.
-If the speed of light is $3.00 \times 10 ^ { 8 } \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }$ , how long does it take light to travel $2.29 \times 10 ^ { 11 } \mathrm {~m}$ , the distance from the sun to Mars?

• A) \(76 \mathrm { sec }\)
• B) \(7.6 \times 10 ^ { 2 } \mathrm { sec }\)
• C) \(7.6 \times 10 ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~min}\)
• D) \(7.6 \times 10 ^ { 3 } \mathrm { sec }\)

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