SOLUTION: The value of the speed of light is now known to be 2.997 924 58 � 108 m/s. Express the speed of light a) with three significant figures. 1. 3 � 108 m/s 2. None of these 3. 2.

Question 218216: The value of the speed of light is now known
to be 2.997 924 58 � 108 m/s. Express the
speed of light
a) with three significant figures.
1. 3 � 108 m/s
2. None of these
3. 2.99792 � 108 m/s
4. 3.00 � 108 m/s
5. 3.0 � 108 m/s
6. 2.997925 � 108 m/s
7. 2.9979246 � 108 m/s
8. 2.9979 � 108 m/s
9. 2.998 � 108 m/s
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ans: Choice #4
Cheers,
Stan H.
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