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Which of the following best defines significant figures?
Which of the following best defines significant figures?
- Digits that are certain and reliable
- Digits that exceed the measurement resolution
- Digits that are uncertain but reliable
- Digits that are reliable and necessary to indicate the quantity of something (correct)
In the example given, how many significant figures are there in the length measurement of 114.8 mm?
In the example given, how many significant figures are there in the length measurement of 114.8 mm?
- 4
- 3 (correct)
- 1
- 5
Which digits are considered significant figures in the example measurement of 114.8 mm?
Which digits are considered significant figures in the example measurement of 114.8 mm?
- 1, 4, and 8
- 1, 4
- 1, 1, and 4 (correct)
- 1, 1, 4, and 8
What happens to digits beyond the measurement resolution?
What happens to digits beyond the measurement resolution?
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Are uncertain but reliable digits considered significant figures?
Are uncertain but reliable digits considered significant figures?
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