Two cells are viewed and measured under a microscope. The approximate diameter of each cell is listed.
Cell P: 5.0x10^-4m
Call Q: 3.0x10^-5m
What is the difference in the diameter of the two cells?
To find the difference in diameter between cell P and cell Q, we first need to convert both diameters to the same unit. Let's convert the diameter of cell P from meters to centimeters.
Cell P:
5.0x10^-4m = 5.0x10^-4 * 100 cm = 5.0x10^-2 cm
Now, let's do the same for the diameter of cell Q.
Cell Q:
3.0x10^-5m = 3.0x10^-5 * 100 cm = 3.0x10^-3 cm
Now, we can find the difference in diameter between the two cells:
Difference = Diameter of cell P - Diameter of cell Q
Difference = 5.0x10^-2 cm - 3.0x10^-3 cm
Difference = 4.7x10^-2 cm
Therefore, the approximate difference in diameter between cell P and cell Q is 4.7x10^-2 cm.