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Suppose there are 10,000 civilizations broadcasting radio signals
in the Milky Way Galaxy right now.
Part A
On average, how many stars would we have to search before we would expect to hear a signal? Assume there are 500 billion stars in the galaxy.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
?
NA =
stars
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Part B
How would the answer change if there were only 130 civilizations instead of 10,000?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
VO AE
NB =
stars
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose there are 10,000 civilizations broadcasting radio signals in the Milky Way Galaxy right now. Part A On average, how many stars would we have to search before we would expect to hear a signal? Assume there are 500 billion stars in the galaxy. Express your answer using two significant figures. ? NA = stars Submit Request Answer Part B How would the answer change if there were only 130 civilizations instead of 10,000? Express your answer using two significant figures. VO AE NB = stars Submit Request Answer
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