Question
platelet and red blood cells are components of the blood. A typical platelet and red blood cell have diameters of approximately 2.33\times 10^(-6)m and 0.0000075m, respectively. Which blood component has a bigger diameter, and approximately by how much? (1 point)
Answers
GPT 3.5
To compare the diameters of platelets and red blood cells, we need to calculate the difference between the two values.
The diameter of a platelet is given as 2.33 x 10^(-6) m.
The diameter of a red blood cell is given as 0.0000075 m.
To find the difference, we subtract the diameter of the platelet from the diameter of the red blood cell:
0.0000075 m - 2.33 x 10^(-6) m
Converting the values to scientific notation, we have:
7.5 x 10^(-6) m - 2.33 x 10^(-6) m
Combining like terms, we get:
5.17 x 10^(-6) m
Therefore, the difference in diameter between a red blood cell and a platelet is approximately 5.17 x 10^(-6) meters.
The diameter of a platelet is given as 2.33 x 10^(-6) m.
The diameter of a red blood cell is given as 0.0000075 m.
To find the difference, we subtract the diameter of the platelet from the diameter of the red blood cell:
0.0000075 m - 2.33 x 10^(-6) m
Converting the values to scientific notation, we have:
7.5 x 10^(-6) m - 2.33 x 10^(-6) m
Combining like terms, we get:
5.17 x 10^(-6) m
Therefore, the difference in diameter between a red blood cell and a platelet is approximately 5.17 x 10^(-6) meters.