Multiple choice

What is the average time taken by sun rays to reach the earth

  1. 400 seconds

  2. 500 seconds

  3. 480 seconds

  4. 600 seconds
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Explanation

Sun rays take approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds (about 500 seconds) to reach Earth, traveling at the speed of light. The distance between the Sun and Earth is about 150 million kilometers. 480 seconds represents a commonly cited approximation of 8 minutes.

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