IF the size of an atom ( = 1Å) were enlarged to the tip of a sharp pin `(~= 10^(-5)m)`, how large would the height of mout everest `(~= 10^4m)` be?

Answer

`10^9m`

Explanation

Magnification =` (10^(-5)m)/(1 Å) = (x)/(10^4m)`
or `(10^(-5)m)/(10^(-10)m) = (x)/(10^4m)`
`x = 10^5xx10^4 m =10^9m`