The distance from earth to the moon is approximately 240.000 mi part c the speed of light is 3.00 x 10 m/s how long does it take for light to travel from earth to the moon and back again? express your answer using two significant figures.

2.6 sec

Explanation:

The distance between the Earth and the moon = 240,000 miles

Also,

1 mile = 1609.34 m

So,

Distance between the Earth and the moon = 240,000 ×  1609.34 m = 386241600 m

Speed of the light = 3 × 10⁸ m/s

Distance = Speed × Time.

So,

Time = Distance / Speed = 386241600 m / 3 × 10⁸ m/s = 1.3 sec

For back journey = 1.3 sec

So, total time = 2.6 sec

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