Applied Physics (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134159386
Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20.2, Problem 18P
Light from the sun travels 1.50×108 km to reach the earth. How long does its journey take in minutes?
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