The speed of gamma rays in air is approximately cm/s.
- (a)
Express this speed in metres per second. Give your answer in standard form.
Answer ... m/s
- (b)
Calculate the time taken, in microseconds, for gamma rays to travel 10 000 metres.
[micro = ]
Answer ... μs
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7(a)
1. Convert the speed from cm/s to m/s and express in standard form.
Since ,
Answer
7(b)
1. Calculate the time in seconds using distance divided by speed.
Using the speed from part (a),
2. Convert the time from seconds to microseconds.
Since ,
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