Question

The speed of light travels at a rate of approximately 3.0 * 10^8 meters per second. How far, in meters, does light travel in 10^5 seconds?

Answer 1

Explanation:

There is a few ways to go about doing this problem. I am going to setup a function.

x = seconds

f(x) = distance = How far

f(x) = (3.0* 10^8) x

Insert 10^5 where x is located

(3.0* 10^8) x

Multiply

(3.0* 10^8) (10^5)

Do the math

(3.0* 10^8) (10^5) = 3 * 10^13