Calculate the distance from the earth to the moon

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The distance to the moon can be found with the help of mirrors left on the moon by astronauts. A pulse of light is sent to the moon and returns to earth in 2.562 s. Using the measured value of the speed of light to the same precision, calculate the distance from the earth to the moon.

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