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Standard XII
Physics
Units and Dimensions
The speed of ...
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The speed of light is about
2
×
10
5
miles per second.
3.96 years it takes for light to travel between Alpha Centauri and Earth. Is it true? If true enter 1 else 0.
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Solution
Given: Time taken to travel between Alpha Centauri and Earth
=
1.25
×
10
8
sec
Time taken to travel between Alpha Centauri and Earth
=
1.25
×
10
8
60
×
60
×
24
×
365
=
3.96
years
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