The speed of light is about 300,000 km/s (3*105km/s). If Jupiter is 0.72 light hours from the Sun, how far is this?

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9 August, 08:43

The speed of light is about 300,000 km/s (3*105km/s). If Jupiter is 0.72 light hours from the Sun, how far is this?

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Edward Wheeler · Answer 1

7.77 x 10⁸ Km

Explanation:

given,

Speed of light = 3 x 10⁵ Km/s

= 3 x 10⁸ m/s

1 light hour = 1.079 x 10⁹ Km

now,

0.72 light hour = 0.72 x 1.079 x 10⁹ Km

= 0.7769 x 10⁹ Km

= 7.77 x 10⁸ Km

The Jupiter is 7.77 x 10⁸ Km far from sun.

Harrison Patrick · Answer 2

speed of light, v = 3 x 10^8 m/s

time = 0.72 hour

distance = velocity x time

distance = 3 x 10^8 x 0.72 x 3600

distance = 7776 x 10^8 m = 7.78 x 10^8 km

Thus, the distance is 7.78 x 10^8 km.