To the nearest minute, how long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth?
Quiz Options
- 12 Minutes
- 6 Minutes
- 8 Minutes
- 2 Minutes
Explanation
Light travels at approximately 299,792 kilometers per second, covering the 150 million kilometer distance from the Sun in about 8 minutes and 20 seconds. Rounded to the nearest whole minute, this duration is exactly 8 minutes.