Mastering Significant Figures
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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?

  • 4
  • 3 (correct)
  • 1
  • 5

    • 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?

    <p>They are not reliable and are not considered significant figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are uncertain but reliable digits considered significant figures?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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