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