A Laser Beam Takes 24 Ms to Travel from a Rocket

question 40

Multiple Choice

A laser beam takes 24 ms to travel from a rocket to the reflective surface of a planet and back to the rocket.How far is the rocket from this planet's surface? (c = 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s)

• A)2400 km
• B)1200 km
• C)1800 km
• D)3600 km
• E)4800 km

Understand the major expenditures and sources of tax revenue for state governments.

Understand the concept of scarcity and its implications for production, consumption, and economic choices.

Differentiate between positive and normative statements in economics.

Recognize the role and impact of resource allocation through the production possibilities curve and budget lines.

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