Multiple choice general knowledge

How much time does it takes for light to travel from the Sun’s surface to the Earth

  1. 1 min 20 sec

  2. 3 min 55 sec

  3. 8 min 17 sec

  4. 12 min 49 sec
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The average distance from the Sun to Earth is approximately 150 million kilometers. Light travels at about 300,000 km/s, so it takes roughly 8 minutes and 20 seconds (500 seconds) to cover this distance. Option C (8 min 17 sec) is the closest to the scientifically accepted value.

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