Question

1. the speed of light indicates how fast light can travel in a vacuum (6 points)

a. name the star closest to our solar system. (3 points)
b. if you could travel at the speed of light, how long would it take to travel from our solar system to the nearest star? (3 points)

Explanation:

A. Proxima Centauri is the closest star to our solar - system.

B. Proxima Centauri is about 4.24 light - years away. So, if traveling at the speed of light, it would take about 4.24 years to reach it from our solar system.

Answer:

A. Proxima Centauri

B. About 4.24 years