1. The problem is to calculate the product of 2 and 0. 2. The multiplication rule states that any number multiplied by zero equals zero. 3. Using the formula for multiplication: $$a \times b = c$$ where $a=2$ and $b=0$. 4. Substitute the values: $$2 \times 0 = 0$$ 5. Therefore, the answer is 0.