To calculate: The average size of a brain cell with the assumption that each cell is entirely filled with water. 1 cm3 of water weighs 1g.
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Calculation:
As given in the problem, the average weight of a human brain is
Hence, the weight of an average brain cell is
To calculate: The length of one side of an average sized brain cell when the cell is a simple cube.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Hence, the length of one side of the average sized brain cell is
To calculate: Number of pages the cells would cover in the book, if the cells were spread out as a thin layer that is only a single cell thick.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The number of cells that can fit one page when spread out in a single layer is
Hence, the number of pages the cells would cover in the book, if the cells were spread out as a thin layer that is only a single cell thick would be
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