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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