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Old November 2nd, 2009, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wenatchee View Post
A radiologists uses a gamma ray to treat a tumor that is 3.2cm beneth the skin.The ray is directed into the skin at a 48degree angle. How far does the ray travel before it hits the tumor?
I'd say that the side opposite the 48^\circ angle is 3.2cm...
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