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How long would it take gamma rays from an exploding star to reach earth?
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Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, and thus they travel at the speed of light.
If a star is one light year away, it will reach Earth in one year.
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What would happen if you dropped a hammer and a feather here on earth?
The feather would reach the earth first dumb@$$
How fast would a gamma ray burst reach earth?
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A gamma ray burst would certainly affect earth, depending on how far away it is. It could come from outside the solar system.
How long did it take Apollo 11 to go from the earth to the moon?
It would take them roughly three days to reach the moon.
Can 200 billion pennies reach from the earth to the moon?
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What would happen if Earth erupted gamma rays?
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What if earth were hit by a gamma ray burst?
The earth would be completely destroyed.
What would happen if a gamma ray burst hit the earth?
The atmosphere would be fried and the Earth would disentegrate.
What would happen to earth if it got hit by a gamma-ray burst?
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What would happen if you dropped a hammer and a feather here on earth?
The feather would reach the earth first dumb@$$
Why does your aquarium keep exploding randomly?
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How many earth days would it take to reach Jupiter?
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What would happen if you drilled a hole in the Earth?
After about 20 miles, you would reach the mantle.
How does the earth go 150 million km everyday to reach the sun?
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How does the radiation reach us here on earth?
If the Sun were larger or closer, the Earth would be too hot to be liveable. Or if it were weaker or farther away, the Earth would be completely frozen.
Do crocodiles defacate?
Yes If they did not then they would be in danger of exploding.
What would you compare the big bang to?
Exploding soup.
