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0.16c how fast would it take you to get 4 light years?

  1. May 16, 2009 #1

    peron

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    I was wondering, if you where going at 0.16c how fast would it take you to get 4 light years?
     
    peron, May 16, 2009
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  3. May 16, 2009 #2

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    Re: Wondering

    If you were going at 0.16 mph how fast would it take you to get 4 miles?
     
    Borek, May 16, 2009
  4. May 16, 2009 #3

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    Re: Wondering

    Simply use the usual equation relating speed, distance and time to solve the problem.

    Hint: c = 1 light-year per year.
     
    Redbelly98, May 16, 2009
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