b) Some college physics students measured the dimensions of a soda can. They reported the following results: i) Diameter (d) of the can = 4.35 cm ii) Circumference (C) of the can = 13.48 cm Their professor has asked them to use their results to calculate the value of π to the correct number of significant figures. They have come to you for help. You remember that the equation relating circumference of a circle to diameter is: Circumference

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  1. b) Some college physics students measured the dimensions of a soda can. They reported the following results:
  2. i) Diameter (d) of the can = 4.35 cm
  3. ii) Circumference (C) of the can = 13.48 cm

Their professor has asked them to use their results to calculate the value of π to the correct number of significant figures. They have come to you for help. You remember that the equation relating circumference of a circle to diameter is: Circumference = 2πr = πd.

Show how you would calculate π and impress your friends.

 

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