If you travel at the speed of light, how long would it take you to reach the sun?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider the average distance between the Earth and the sun.
Answer
8 minutes
Explanation
Light from the sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth, despite its speed.
This is a medium knowledge riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 8 minutes.
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