(2^2)^2

To calculate \((2^2)^2\), you can use the power of a power rule, which states that \((a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}\).

Here, we have:

\[ (2^2)^2 = 2^{2 \cdot 2} = 2^4 \]

Now, calculate \(2^4\):

\[ 2^4 = 16 \]

Thus, \((2^2)^2 = 16\).