Significant figures
How many significant figures are present in each of the measured quantities?
A. 0.0012
B. 900.0
C. 108
D. .0012
E. 2006
F. 0.002070
A. 0.0012
B. 900.0
C. 108
D. .0012
E. 2006
F. 0.002070
Correct answer:
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Matematik
Significant figures are the digits of a number that are meaningful in terms of accuracy or precision. They include:
A) Any non-zero digit
B) Zeros between non-zero digits as in 2003 or 56.70001
C) Trailing zeros only when there is a decimal point, as in 1730. or 935.6600
A) Any non-zero digit
B) Zeros between non-zero digits as in 2003 or 56.70001
C) Trailing zeros only when there is a decimal point, as in 1730. or 935.6600
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