Which of the following is the correct order of magnitude for the speed of light?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is the correct order of magnitude for the speed of light? (2023)
  1. 10^6 m/s
  2. 10^8 m/s
  3. 10^10 m/s
  4. 10^12 m/s

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the correct order of magnitude for the speed of light? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand that the speed of light is a constant in physics.
  • Step 2: Know that the speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300,000,000 meters per second.
  • Step 3: Write 300,000,000 in scientific notation, which is 3 x 10^8.
  • Step 4: Recognize that 'm/s' stands for meters per second, which is a unit of speed.
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