What is the intensity in W/m2 of a laser beam used to burn away cancerous tissue that puts 374 J of energy into a circular spot 2.00 mm in diameter in 4.67 s? Compare this to the average intensity of sunlight (about 700 W/m2). answer blank times 10^7

What is the intensity in W/m2 of a laser beam used to burn away cancerous tissue that puts 374 J of energy into a circular spot 2.00 mm in diameter in 4.67 s? Compare this to the average intensity of sunlight (about 700 W/m2). answer blank times 10^7

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