Physical Universe
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Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B. (konrad Bates), Beiser, Arthur
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Chapter 1, Problem 35E
(a)
To determine
Use proper number of significant figures to express the values.
(b)
To determine
Use proper number of significant figures to express the values.
(c)
To determine
Use proper number of significant figures to express the values.
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