Two cells are viewed and measured under a microscope. The approximate diameter of each cell is listed.
Cell P: 5 * 10 ^ - 4 m
Cell Q: 3 * 10 ^ - 5 m
What is the difference in the diameters of the two cells?
To find the difference in diameters of the two cells, we need to subtract the diameter of Cell Q from the diameter of Cell P.
Cell P: 5 * 10^-4 m = 5 * 0.0001 m = 0.0005 m
Cell Q: 3 * 10^-5 m = 3 * 0.00001 m = 0.00003 m
Difference = Diameter of Cell P - Diameter of Cell Q
Difference = 0.0005 m - 0.00003 m
Difference = 0.00047 m
Therefore, the difference in the diameters of the two cells is 0.00047 meters.