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(a)
To find: The total number of protons or neutrons in a bacterium.
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Answer to Problem 39GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of a bacterium,
Mass of proton or neutron,
Formula used:
Number of protons or neutrons:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging in the given values:
Conclusion:
Hence, number of protons or neutrons in a bacterium:
(b)
To find: The total number of protons or neutrons in a DNA molecule.
(b)
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Answer to Problem 39GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of a DNA molecule,
Mass of proton or neutron,
Formula used:
Number of protons or neutrons:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging in the given values:
Conclusion:
Hence, number of protons or neutrons in a DNA molecule:
(c)
To find: The total number of protons or neutrons in a human body.
(c)
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Answer to Problem 39GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the human body,
Mass of proton or neutron,
Formula used:
Number of protons or neutrons:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging in the given values:
Conclusion:
Hence, number of protons or neutrons in a human body:
(d)
To find: The total number of protons or neutrons in our galaxy.
(d)
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Answer to Problem 39GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of our galaxy,
Mass of proton or neutron,
Formula used:
Number of protons or neutrons:
Where,
Calculation:
Plugging in the given values:
Conclusion:
Hence, number of protons or neutrons in our galaxy:
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