The time taken for light to travel from Jupiter to Earth when they are closest to each other is (you need to think carefully about this, and draw a diagram):
A)12 years.
B)34 minutes.
C)8 minutes.
D)a few seconds.

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The average distance from Jupiter to Earth when they are closest is approximately 588 million kilometers. Light travels at a speed of about 299,792 kilometers per second. Dividing the distance by the speed gives a travel time of approximately 34 minutes.

The Time Taken for Light to Travel from Jupiter to Earth