Each of the Numbers in the Following Calculation Represents a Quantity

question 71

Multiple Choice

Each of the numbers in the following calculation represents a quantity measured by a student in the laboratory. P = After performing the calculation,the student's calculator appeared as shown below:
To the correct number of significant figures what is the value of P?

• A)2
• B)2.43
• C)2.430
• D)2.430094

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