Concept explainers
(a)
To find: The time to take light from Andromeda to reach Earth.
(a)
Answer to Problem 51PPS
The time to take light from Andromeda to reach Earth is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given distance is
Calculation:
Calculate the time,
Use the formula,
Change the time in years. There are
Thus,
Therefore, the time to take light from Andromeda to reach Earth is
(b)
To find: The time to take light from the Sun to reach Mars.
(b)
Answer to Problem 51PPS
The time to take light from the Sun to reach Mars is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given distance is
Calculation:
Calculate the time,
Use the formula,
Change the time in minutes, divided by
Thus,
Therefore, the time to take light from the Sun to reach Mars is
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