document.write( "Question 389691: The speed of light is 100,000,000 meters per second . How long does it take light to travel the 149,000,000,000 meters ,distance from the sun to the earth? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #276222 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The speed of light is approximately 300,000,000 meters per second, or 3E8, in space, not 1E8. \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "149000/300 =~ 497 seconds \n" ); document.write( " |