(2^2)^2

To calculate \((2^2)^2\), you can follow these steps:

1. First, calculate \(2^2\): \[ 2^2 = 4 \]

2. Then, take the result and raise it to the power of 2: \[ (2^2)^2 = 4^2 \]

3. Finally, calculate \(4^2\): \[ 4^2 = 16 \]

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