### Communication Time Delay with Astronauts#### Problem Statement**(a)** In communicating with an astronaut on the moon, \(3.8 \times 10^8\) meters from Earth, what is the minimum time delay in getting a response to a question?- [Answer Box]**(b)** What would the minimum time delay be for communication with an astronaut at a distance of \(2\) light-years from Earth?- [Answer Box]#### ExplanationTo calculate the time delay in communication:1. **For part (a):** - Distance to the moon: \(3.8 \times 10^8\) meters. - Speed of light (\(c\)): \(3 \times 10^8\) meters/second. - Time delay for a single trip (Earth to Moon): \( t = \frac{d}{c} = \frac{3.8 \times 10^8 \text{ meters}}{3 \times 10^8 \text{ meters/second}} \). - Minimum time delay for a response (Earth to Moon and back): \(2 \times t\).2. **For part (b):** - Distance to the astronaut: \(2\) light-years. - Speed of light (\(c\)): One light-year is the distance light travels in one year. - Time delay for a single trip (Earth to astronaut): \(2\) years. - Minimum time delay for a response (Earth to astronaut and back): \(2 \times 2 = 4\) years.These computations ensure that the correct time delays are assessed for communication with astronauts at various distances.

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(a) In communicating with an astronaut on the moon, 3.8 x 108 m from earth, what is the minimum time delay in getting a response to a question? (b) What would the minimum time delay be for communication with an astronaut at a distance of 2 light-years from earth?

(a) In communicating with an astronaut on the moon, 3.8 x 108 m from earth, what is the minimum time delay in getting a response to a question? (b) What would the minimum time delay be for communication with an astronaut at a distance of 2 light-years from earth?

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