1. Perform the following mathematical operations, and express the result to the correct number of significant figures. 2.526 0.470 80.705 a. 3.1 0.623 0.4326 b. (6.404 X 2.91)/(18.7 – 17.1) c. 6.071 X 10-5- 8.2 x 10-6- 0.521 x 10-4 d. (3.8 X 10-12 + 4.0 × 10-13)/(4 × 1012 + 6.3 × 1013) 9.5 + 4.1 + 2.8 + 3.175

1. Perform the following mathematical operations, and express the result to the correct number of significant figures. 2.526 0.470 80.705 a. 3.1 0.623 0.4326 b. (6.404 X 2.91)/(18.7 – 17.1) c. 6.071 X 10-5- 8.2 x 10-6- 0.521 x 10-4 d. (3.8 X 10-12 + 4.0 × 10-13)/(4 × 1012 + 6.3 × 1013) 9.5 + 4.1 + 2.8 + 3.175

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553292

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

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