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| − | This homework assignment is''' due''' on '''Wednesday Feb. 2nd, at 9:00 a.m'''. | + | This homework assignment is''' due''' on '''Wednesday Feb. 2nd, at 9:00 a.m'''. Please print it or write it on paper, and bring it to class on the due date. |
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How fast does it take electricity to go from on point on earth to another point on the other side of the earth, assuming a metal wire could stretch between these two points? You'll have to do some research and find the speed of light and the circumference of the earth. Remember that we have a quantitative center that can help you if you find this part of the assignment not intuitive, which is perfectly Ok in this class! :-) | How fast does it take electricity to go from on point on earth to another point on the other side of the earth, assuming a metal wire could stretch between these two points? You'll have to do some research and find the speed of light and the circumference of the earth. Remember that we have a quantitative center that can help you if you find this part of the assignment not intuitive, which is perfectly Ok in this class! :-) | ||
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| + | Express your answer in seconds, or milliseconds (0.001 sec), or microseconds (0.000001 sec). | ||
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