How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun
How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?
- About 4 minutes
- About 8 minutes
- About 24 minutes
- 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.