Question:

Astronomical unit $(Au)$ is the average distance between the earth and sun approximately $1.5 \times 10^{8} km$. The speed of light is about $3.0 \times 10^{8} m / s$. The speed of light in astronomical unit per minute is

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • 0.012 Au/min
  • 0.12 Au/min
  • 1.2 Au/min
  • 12.0 Au/min
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The Correct Option is B

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Average distance between the earth and sun, is approximately $1.5 \times 10^{8} km$. Speed of light is $3.0 \times 10^{8} m / s.$
$\therefore$ Speed of light in astronomical unit per minute
$=0.12\, Au / \min$
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