Multiple choice

How long does it take sunlight to reach the Earth?

  1. 8 minutes

  2. 1 minute

  3. 36 minutes

  4. 15 seconds
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Explanation

Light travels at approximately 300,000 km/s. Given the average distance from the Sun to Earth is about 150 million km, it takes roughly 8 minutes and 20 seconds for light to arrive.

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