Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 43, Problem 64AP

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To determine

To show that the ratio of the emergent beam intensities is I2/I1=e(μ2μ1)x.

(b)

To determine

The ratio of intensities emerging from an aluminum plate of thickness 1.00mm if the incident beam contains equal intensities of 50pm and 100pm x-rays.

(c)

To determine

The ratio of intensities emerging from an aluminum plate of thickness 10.00mm if the incident beam contains equal intensities of 50pm and 100pm x-rays.

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