I WONDER - How Fast Does Light Travel?

The video explains that sunlight reaches Earth in 8 minutes due to the high speed of light, which travels at 186,000 miles per second. This speed allows light to circle the Earth 7.5 times in just one second.

How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth?

Why does light from the sun take 8 minutes to reach Earth?

What is the speed of light in miles per second?

How many times could a beam of light go around the world in one second?

What does the speed of light tell us about its travel capabilities?