The distance to the moon can be found with the help

Question

The distance to the moon can be found with the help of mirrors left on the moon by astronauts. A pulse of light is sent to the moon and returns to Earth in 2.562 s. Using the defined speed of light, calculate the distance from Earth to the moon.

________m

Answer 1

sped of light

3×10^8 m/s = distance / (2.562/2)

distance= 3×10^8 m/s /1.281

= 234192037.5 m