The result of the following calculation has how many significant figures? (0.4333 J/g °C) (33.12°C - 31.12°C)(412.1 g)
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

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The result is determined by the number with the least significant figures in the calculation. The subtraction (33.12°C - 31.12°C) has 4 significant figures, and the other numbers have 4, 4, and 3 significant figures respectively. Therefore, the result should have 3 significant figures.

The Result of the Following Calculation Has How Many Significant