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How many nanoseconds does it take light to travel a distance of 6.40 km in vacuum?

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Answer;

= 21333 Nanoseconds

Explanation;

Distance = Speed x Time

S = V x T

( Here S = 6.40 km = 6400 m, V = 300000000 m/s, T = ?)

6400 = 300000000 x T

6400 / 300000000 = T

=> T = 0.000021333 seconds

Convert seconds to nanoseconds

1 second = 1000000000 nanoseconds

Therefore,

T = 0.000021333 x 1000000000 nanoseconds

T = 21333 Nanoseconds

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