1. A scientist measures the distance to a mountain by shining a laser at a sensor held by her -5 assistant, who is standing on the mountain. If the laser pulse is detected 3.2 x 10 seconds after it was emitted, calculate the distance between the scientist and the mountain. (Give answer in meters)

1. A scientist measures the distance to a mountain by shining a laser at a sensor held by her -5 assistant, who is standing on the mountain. If the laser pulse is detected 3.2 x 10 seconds after it was emitted, calculate the distance between the scientist and the mountain. (Give answer in meters)

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