light second

laɪt ˈsɛkənd
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Translation of light second into Russian

Noun

astronomy

TECH.
unit of length light travels in one second
TECH.
световая секунда svetovaia sekunda
  • The star is five light seconds away.Звезда находится на расстоянии пяти световых секунд.
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Synonyms and analogies of light second in English

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Examples of light second in a sentence

  • A light second measures vast cosmic distances.

Translations of "light second" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
световая секундаnf. - svetovaya sekunda

When discussing space missions, a light second can indicate proximity to targets.

При обсуждении космических миссий световая секунда может указывать на близость к целям.

In astronomy, a light second provides a clear measure of cosmic distances.

В астрономии световая секунда предоставляет чёткую меру космических расстояний.

A light second is equivalent to approximately 299,792 kilometers.

Одна световая секунда эквивалентна примерно 299792 километрам.

A light second is a helpful unit for measuring radio signals from space.

Световая секунда полезна для измерения радиосигналов из космоса.

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To understand distances in space, we often use the concept of a light second.

Чтобы понять расстояния в космосе, мы часто используем концепцию световой секунды.

Understanding a light second helps explain how vast space truly is.

Понимание световой секунды помогает объяснить, насколько огромен космос.

The concept of a light second simplifies conversations about astronomical distances.

Концепция световой секунды упрощает разговоры о астрономических расстояниях.

A light second measures how far light travels in a vacuum in one second.

Световая секунда измеряет расстояние, которое свет проходит в вакууме за одну секунду.

For calculations in physics it is usually taken equal to 300000000 m/s. the Exact value of the speed of light 299792458 m/s. that is 299792458 meters is one light second!

Для расчетов в физике она обычно берется равной 300000000 м/с. Точное значение скорости света 299792458 м/с. То есть, 299792458 метров - это всего лишь одна световая секунда!

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