EBK PHYSICS
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ISBN: 8220103026918
Author: Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 59PCE
(a)
To determine
The laser that produces more energy in each pulse.
(b)
To determine
The laser which has greatest average power in each pulse.
(c)
To determine
The laser which produces the greater average intensity.
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