Chapter 24: Q15PE (page 888)
Determine the amount of time it takes for X-rays of frequencyto travel (a) 1 mm and (b) 1 cm
Short Answer
- The time taken for 1mm is .
b. The time taken for 1cm is .
Chapter 24: Q15PE (page 888)
Determine the amount of time it takes for X-rays of frequencyto travel (a) 1 mm and (b) 1 cm
b. The time taken for 1cm is .
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