Geography PYQ 337 of 587 · Universe, Solar System & Earth · Earth

The time taken by sunlight to reach the Earth’s surface is approximately—

  1. A4.2 seconds
  2. B4.8 seconds
  3. C8.5 minutes
  4. D3.6 hours

42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98

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Correct answer: (c) 8.5 minutes

Explanation

Light emitted from the Sun takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds (500 Seconds) to reach the Earth. Therefore, the nearest option is (c).

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