How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun

How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?

  1. About 4 minutes
  2. About 8 minutes
  3. About 24 minutes
  4. About 24 hours

Answer

The sunlight travels at the speed of light. The distance between the Earth and the Sun is about 150 million km. Light moves at 3,00,000 km/s.

Time = Distance/Speed

= about 500 seconds

= about 8 minutes 20 seconds

The correct option is B.