Log out Go to App
Go to App

Learning Materials

Features

Discover

Chapter 8: Problem 7

How long does it take light from the sun, 93 million miles away, to reach Earth?

Short Answer

Expert verified
Light from the sun takes approximately 8.32 minutes to reach Earth.

Step by step solution

01

Identifying the given parameters

The distance from the Sun to the Earth which is given, is 93 million miles. The speed of light is a known constant and it is approximately 186,282 miles per second.
02

Formulate the relevant equation

The question asks for the time it takes for light to travel from the sun to earth. Therefore, the equation to be used is: time\(t\) = distance\(d\)/speed\(s\). Which in this case translates to: \(t = \frac{93,000,000 miles}{186,282 miles/second}\)
03

Calculate the time

By plugging the values into the equation from Step 2, the time \(t\) can be calculated. However, this will give the duration in seconds. To convert the result into a more understandable unit like minutes, we divide the obtained number by 60 (since there are 60 seconds in a minute).

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Start your free trial

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with Vaia!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

Concerning the electrons in the shells, subshells, and orbitals of an atom, how many can have (a) \(n=4, \ell=2, m_{\ell}=1,\) and \(m_{s}=+\frac{1}{2} ?\) (b) \(n=4, \ell=2,\) and \(m_{\ell}=1 ?\) (c) \(n=4\) and \(\ell=2 ?\) (d) \(n=4 ?\) (e) \(n=4, \ell=2,\) and \(m_{s}=+\frac{1}{2} ?\)

Which must possess a greater velocity to produce matter waves of the same wavelength (such as \(1 \mathrm{nm}\) ), protons or electrons? Explain your reasoning.

Select the correct answer and explain your reasoning. An electron having \(n=3\) and \(m_{\ell}=0\) (a) must have \(m_{s}=+\frac{1}{2} ;(\mathbf{b})\) must have \(\ell=1 ;(\mathbf{c})\) may have \(\ell=0,1\) or \(2 ;\) (d) must have \(\ell=2\).

A line is detected in the hydrogen spectrum at \(1880 \mathrm{nm}\). Is this line in the Balmer series? Explain.

In the ground state of a hydrogen atom, what is the probability of finding an electron anywhere in a sphere of radius (a) \(a_{0},\) or \(\left(\text { b) } 2 a_{0} ?\right.\)
See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

The Earths Atmosphere

Read Explanation

Physical Chemistry

Read Explanation

Organic Chemistry

Read Explanation

Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Read Explanation

Making Measurements

Read Explanation

Chemical Analysis

Read Explanation
View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Sign-up for free