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Old 09-02-2008, 08:17 AM
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Default Astronomy Hw Help.....Please?
How do I convert 1 light second into kilometers/miles?? I have a few hw questions like this so if anyone knows the formula...Help is appreciated.
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The speed of light is alway expressed as mps or kps. Just look up "speed of light" on Google and you'll have it.
Just a hint, the mps figure is six figures and it starts with 18*,***.
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