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If your speed is 1/20 the speed of light, how long will it take you to reach this nearest star? (nearest star is 4 LY away)
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If your speed is 1/20 the speed of light, how long will it take you to reach this nearest star? (nearest star is 4 LY away)
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If your speed is 1/20 the speed of light, how long will it take you to reach this nearest star? (nearest star is 4 LY away)
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We know, speed = Distance / time
Here, speed = 1/20 Ly
Distance = 4 Ly
Substitute their values into the expression:
1/20 = 4 / t
t = 4 * 20
t = 80 Years
In short, Your Answer would be 80 Years
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