It Takes Light 1

question 45

Multiple Choice

It takes light 1.3 seconds to travel from the Moon to Earth and 8 minutes for light to travel from the Sun to Earth. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The Sun is 6.2 times farther from Earth than the Moon.
• B) The Sun is 10 times farther from Earth than the Moon.
• C) The Sun is 370 times farther from Earth than the Moon.
• D) The Sun is 0.10 times farther from Earth than the Moon.

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Collect Like Terms

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