A person wishes to use a high-powered laser to determine the speed of light. The method involves sending a pulse from one mountain to a mirror on a distant mountain and measuring the time for the pulse to return. What is the purpose of using a high-powered laser in this method?
1) To increase the accuracy of the measurement
2) To decrease the speed of light
3) To increase the distance between the mountains
4) To decrease the time for the pulse to return