Q. Light from the sun reaches us in nearly
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Correct Answer: (C)
8 min
Explanation: The light from the sun takes about 8 minutes to reach the Earth after it has been emitted from the sun's surface. The time it takes for light to reach planets in our Solar System varies from about 3 minutes for Mercury to about 5.3 hours for Pluto.
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
The light from the sun takes about 8 minutes to reach the Earth after it has been emitted from the sun's surface. The time it takes for light to reach planets in our Solar System varies from about 3 minutes for Mercury to about 5.3 hours for Pluto.