Problem: Distances in space are often quoted in units of light-years, the distance light travels in one year. How many meters is a light-year?
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Speed of light:
Converting 1 year to seconds:
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Distances in space are often quoted in units of light-years, the distance light travels in one year.
How many meters is a light-year?
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