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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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, revealing the strength and direction of their relationship.

Strength

The physical or mental capacity to exert force, resist challenges, or endure pressures.

Direction

Guidance or supervision towards a destination or in a particular course of action; also, the path that must be taken to reach a place.

Statistically Significant

A term indicating that the results of an analysis demonstrate a likelihood that the observed effects or differences are not due to chance.