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

question 62

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Express the answer in scientific notation to two decimals unless requested otherwise.
-If the speed of light is $3.00 \times 10 ^ { 8 } \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }$ , how long does it take light to travel $2.29 \times 1011 \mathrm {~m}$ , the distance from the sun to Mars?

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

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