1. Understand the Relationship
* Speed of Light: The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s).
* Distance, Speed, and Time: Distance is calculated by multiplying speed and time.
2. Calculate the Distance
* Time: 1.26 seconds
* Speed of Light: 299,792,458 m/s
* Distance = Speed x Time
* Distance = 299,792,458 m/s x 1.26 s
* Distance ≈ 377,500,000 meters
3. Convert to Kilometers
* There are 1000 meters in a kilometer.
* Distance ≈ 377,500 km
Therefore, the distance between the Earth and the Moon at this time is approximately 377,500 kilometers.
