If a star that is 10 light-years away from Earth explodes, gravitational waves from the explosion will reach Earth in
A)less than 10 years.
B)more than 10 years.
C)10 years.

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Gravitational waves travel at the speed of light, so if a star is 10 light-years away, the gravitational waves from an explosion would reach Earth in 10 years, the same time it would take for light to travel that distance.

If a Star That Is 10 Light-Years Away from Earth