Part A If the beam is rotated at an angular velocity of 1.45×10^−3rad/s1.45×10^−3rad/s, at what speed does the laser light move across the moon’s surface? ( 3.84 x10^8) Express your answer with the appropriate units.   Part B If the diameter of the laser spot on the moon is 6.10 km , what is the angle of divergence of the laser beam? Express your answer in radians

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that consist of magnetic field and electric field components perpendicular to each other. These field components are also perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.