Physics for Scientists and Engineers With Modern Physics
Physics for Scientists and Engineers With Modern Physics
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ISBN: 9781133953982
Author: SERWAY, Raymond A./
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 43, Problem 24P

(a)

To determine

The order of magnitude estimate of the number N of atoms in a typical grain of salt.

(b)

To determine

Volume of the quantity of salt.

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