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How long would it take to travel to the nearest star at the speed of light?

Answer 1

Nova Adams

Nearest star to earth is Proxima centuari

Since it is 4.243 light years from Earth, it will take 4.243 years to travel there at the speed of light.

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Answer 2

Lydia Allen

Traveling at the speed of light, it would take approximately 4.37 years to reach the nearest star, Proxima Centauri, which is about 4.24 light-years away from Earth.

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Answer 3

Hazel Asher

Traveling at the speed of light, it would take approximately 4.37 years to reach the nearest star, Proxima Centauri, which is about 4.24 light-years away from Earth.

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