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2. Use your calculator to determine (V8) to three significant figures in two ways:
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Find 8 to four significant figures; then cube this number and round to three significant figures. (b) Find v8 to three significant figures; then cube this number and round to three significant figures. (c) Which answer is more accurate? Explain.
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