Chapter 6: Q3E (page 1434)
How many nanoseconds does it take light to travel 1.00 ft in vacuum?
Short Answer
Light takes1.016 nanoseconds to travel 1 ft distance in vacuum
Chapter 6: Q3E (page 1434)
How many nanoseconds does it take light to travel 1.00 ft in vacuum?
Light takes1.016 nanoseconds to travel 1 ft distance in vacuum
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