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)

Answer 1

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.