SOLUTION: The speed of light in a vacuum is 2.9979246 x E8 metres per second. Write this value to the following number of significant figures
a) 1
b) 3
c) 5
Thank you very much
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Question 263151: The speed of light in a vacuum is 2.9979246 x E8 metres per second. Write this value to the following number of significant figures
a) 1
b) 3
c) 5
Thank you very much
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(A) 3 x 10^8 metres / sec
(B) 3 x 10^8 metres / sec
(C) 2.9979 x 10^8 metres / sec
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