(I) A laser beam is directed at the Moon, 380,000 km from

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(1) A laser beam is directed at the Moon, \(380,000 \mathrm{~km}\) from Earth. The beam diverges at an angle \(\theta\) (Fig. 8-37) of \(1.4 \times 10^{-5}\) rad. What diameter spot will it make on the Moon?

                                                             

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QUESTION:

(1) A laser beam is directed at the Moon, \(380,000 \mathrm{~km}\) from Earth. The beam diverges at an angle \(\theta\) (Fig. 8-37) of \(1.4 \times 10^{-5}\) rad. What diameter spot will it make on the Moon?

                                                             

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