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

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Definitions:

Rhinoscopy

The examination of the nasal passages and the interior of the nose using a rhinoscope.

Nasal Passages

The channels in the nose through which air enters the body and is warmed and humidified before reaching the lungs.

Olfaction

The sense of smell or the act of smelling.

Smelling

The ability to perceive odors or scents through the olfactory system.