Math Problem Statement

A light-year is a measure of the astronomical distance that light traverses in a vacuum in 1 year. (a) How many kilometers are there in one light year (1 ly)?

What is 1 ly in meters? How many meters are in a kilometer? km

How is velocity related to distance and time?

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Astronomical Distance
Speed of Light
Unit Conversion
Velocity-Distance-Time Relationship

Formulas

Distance = speed of light × time
Velocity = Distance / Time
1 kilometer = 1,000 meters

Theorems

Relation between Velocity, Distance, and Time

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12