Question
A laser beam of light csn be bouncedoff the Moon (from a special mirror left there by astronauts). The light travels there and back in 2.6 seconds. What is the distance to the Moon?
Answers
Ms. Sue
Light travels at 299 792 458 m / s or 299,792.458 km / s.
Multiply: 299,792.458 km * 1.3 to find the distance.
Multiply: 299,792.458 km * 1.3 to find the distance.