Riddle

How long does sun light take to reach Earth?

Choose an answer

A.1 second
B.1 hour
C.24 hours
D.8 minutes and 20 seconds
Hint: It's a 3-word phrase with 17 letters, starting with "8".

Answer

8 minutes and 20 seconds

Why this is the answer

Light travels at ~300,000 km/s; the Sun is ~150 million km away.

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