A new unit ( ) of length is chosen such that it is equal to the speed of light in vacuum

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Problem

A new unit (α\alpha) of length is chosen such that it is equal to the speed of light in vacuum. What is the distance between Venus and Earth in terms of α\alpha units if light takes 6 min. 40 s to cover this distance? (1) A 200α200\alpha (2) B 400α400\alpha (3) C 300α300\alpha (4) D 500α500\alpha

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