Physics: Principles with Applications
Physics: Principles with Applications
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ISBN: 9780130606204
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 1, Problem 9P

Multiply 3.079×102 m by 0.068× 10-1m, taking into account significant figures.

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To determine

The result of multiplication of 3.079×102 m by 0.068×10-1 m , considering significant figures.

Answer to Problem 9P

Solution: 2.1 m2

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Given:

Multiply 3.079×102m by 0.068×10-1m

Calculation:

  3.079×102m =  307.9 m -Has four significant figures.

  0.068×10-1m = 0.0068 m -Has two significant figures

  307.9 m × 0.0068 m = 2.09372 m2

Round the answer to the shortest number of significant digits:

  307.9 m × 0.0068 m = 2.1 m2

Conclusion:

The product 3.079×10m by 0.068×10-1m is 2.1 m2 .

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