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Distances in space are often quoted in units of light years, the distance light travels in one year (365.25 days). How many meters is a light year? Provide the solution: x 1015 m

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Distances in space are often quoted in units of light years, the
distance light travels in one year (365.25 days).
How many meters is a light year?
Provide the solution:
x 1015 m

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