A laser beam is directed at the Moon, 380,000 km from Earth. The beam diverges at an angle 0 (Figure 1)of 4.3x10 5 rad Part A What diameter spot will it make on the Moon? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? Figure < 1 of 1 d = Submit Request Answer Moon Provide Feedback Earth Laser beam

A laser beam is directed at the Moon, 380,000 km from Earth. The beam diverges at an angle 0 (Figure 1)of 4.3x10 5 rad Part A What diameter spot will it make on the Moon? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? Figure < 1 of 1 d = Submit Request Answer Moon Provide Feedback Earth Laser beam

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter4: Diffraction

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