The distance of a galaxy is of the order of 1025 m.

Question:

The distance of a galaxy is of the order of 1025 m. Calculate the order of magnitude of time taken by light to reach us from the galaxy.

Solution:

Distance of the galaxy = 1025m

Speed of light = 3 × 108 m/s

Time taken, t is

t = distance/speed = 3.33 × 1016 s

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