alleryStart learning →Sunlight takes about how long to reach Earth?
A8.3 hours
B8.3 minutes
C83 minutes
D8.3 seconds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 8.3 minutes
Earth is about 8.3 light-minutes from the Sun, so its light needs about 8.3 minutes to arrive.
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