Question

The diameter of the Sun is 1.4 x 10 9 m and that of the Earth is 1.2756 x 10 7

m. Approximately how many times is the diameter of the sun greater as compared
to that of the earth ?

Answer 1

The Sun has 1.0975 x 10^2 times the diameter of Earth

Explanation:

Diameter of Sun = 1.4 x 10^9 m

Diameter of Earth = 1.2756 x 10^7 m

ratio between Diameter of Sun and Earth :-

Diameter of Sun/Diameter of Earth = 1.4 x 10^9/ 1.2756 x 10^7

= 1.0975 x 10^2