SOLUTION: saturn is about 2.87x10^12m from the sun. light travels at approximately 3x10^8 m/s. how long does it take for the suns light to reach saturn? give your answer in seconds and to th
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Question 193405: saturn is about 2.87x10^12m from the sun. light travels at approximately 3x10^8 m/s. how long does it take for the suns light to reach saturn? give your answer in seconds and to the nearest minute.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
seconds
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9566.67/60=159 minutes
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