What is the speed of light in free space?
- 155,342 miles per second (~250,000 km/s)
- 186,282 miles per second (~300,000 km/s)
- 124,274 miles per second (~200,000 km/s)
- 93,205 miles per second (~100,000 km/s)
Answer
The correct answer is B) 186,282 miles per second (~300,000 km/s).
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