A light wave from a star has a frequency or 6.67 x 1014 Hz and a wavelength of 4.50 x 10-7 m. The star is 4.00 x 1016 m away from the earth. Calculate the velocity of the light of the star to reach the Earth. Choose the correct answer but submit your calculation.

A light wave from a star has a frequency or 6.67 x 1014 Hz and a wavelength of 4.50 x 10-7 m. The star is 4.00 x 1016 m away from the earth. Calculate the velocity of the light of the star to reach the Earth. Choose the correct answer but submit your calculation.

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