Approximately How Long Does It Take for Light to Travel $\mu$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Approximately how long does it take for light to travel one foot?

• A) 1 ms
• B) 1 \(\mu\)s
• C) 1 ns
• D) 1 ps
• E) 1 fs

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan every six months, so that each subsequent interest calculation is based on the original principal plus all accumulated interest.

Ordinary Annuity

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Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

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The method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal sum four times a year.