A distant space probe is programmed to emit a radio signal toward Earth at regular time intervals. One such pulse arrives on Earth 6.92 s after it is emitted from the probe. What is the approximate distance from the Earth to the probe? A)8.76 × 10⁹ m B)7.40 × 10¹⁰ m C)6.94 × 10⁹ m D)2.08 × 10⁹ m E)3.50 × 10¹⁰ m

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The Answer of A distant space probe is programmed to emit a radio signal toward Earth at regular time intervals. One such pulse arrives on Earth 6.92 s after it is emitted from the probe. What is the approximate distance from the Earth to the probe? A)8.76 × 10⁹ m B)7.40 × 10¹⁰ m C)6.94 × 10⁹ m D)2.08 × 10⁹ m E)3.50 × 10¹⁰ m

A Distant Space Probe Is Programmed to Emit a Radio