Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Approximately how many minutes does it take for the light from the sun to reach Earth?

  1. 30

  2. 8

  3. 120

  4. 200
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds (about 500 seconds) to reach Earth, traveling at the speed of light (299,792 km/s). The Earth-Sun distance averages about 150 million kilometers (1 astronomical unit). The option '8' is the closest approximation among the choices. Options of 30, 120, or 200 minutes are far too long.

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