How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth? Options: A . &nbsp1 minute B . &nbsp5 min C . &nbsp8 minutes D . &nbsp24 hours

How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth?

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How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth?

Options:

A . 1 minute

B . 5 min

C . 8 minutes

D . 24 hours

Answer: Option C
:
C
Light travel at 300000 km per secondand the distance between Earth and the Sun is 150 million km. It takes nearly 8 minutes for the light to reach Earth.

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