How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth? Options: A . &nbsp8 minutes B . &nbsp4 hours C . &nbsp2 days D . &nbsp1 light year

Answer: Option A : A Sunlight travels with the speed of light ( 3 × 10 8 m/s) which takes about8 min 17seconds to reach the Earth.

How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

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How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

Options:

A . 8 minutes

B . 4 hours

C . 2 days

D . 1 light year

Answer: Option A
:
A
Sunlight travels with the speed of light (

3 \times 10^{8}

m/s) which takes about8 min 17seconds to reach the Earth.

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