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How many significant figures are in the number 0.017291 dm?
How many significant figures are in the number 0.017291 dm?
- 3 significant figures (correct)
- 5 significant figures
- 4 significant figures
- 2 significant figures
How many significant figures are in the number 0.01 dPa?
How many significant figures are in the number 0.01 dPa?
- 1 significant figure
- 4 significant figures
- 2 significant figures (correct)
- 3 significant figures
How many significant figures are in the number 8.7 × 10^3 kL?
How many significant figures are in the number 8.7 × 10^3 kL?
- 4 significant figures
- 1 significant figure
- 2 significant figures
- 3 significant figures (correct)
How many significant figures are in the answer to the calculation 1300000 dJ - 1 dJ?
How many significant figures are in the answer to the calculation 1300000 dJ - 1 dJ?
How many significant figures are in the answer to the calculation 4.3 × 10^8 kPa + 4.8 × 10^5 kPa?
How many significant figures are in the answer to the calculation 4.3 × 10^8 kPa + 4.8 × 10^5 kPa?
How many significant figures are in the answer to the calculation 985000000 × 0.090?
How many significant figures are in the answer to the calculation 985000000 × 0.090?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 8.26 ÷ 1000000?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 8.26 ÷ 1000000?
How many significant figures are in 6.687 × 10^-3 mL?
How many significant figures are in 6.687 × 10^-3 mL?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 3 × 1470?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 3 × 1470?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 0.00030 cPa?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 0.00030 cPa?
How many significant figures are in 5.3271 × 10^-3 Pa?
How many significant figures are in 5.3271 × 10^-3 Pa?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 0.0000997 cPa?
How many significant figures are in the answer to 0.0000997 cPa?
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Study Notes
Significant Figures Quiz
- 31 questions on significant figures (sig figs) in various mathematical operations and numerical values.
Question Types
- Determining sig figs in a number
- Performing arithmetic operations and determining sig figs in the answer
Question Examples
- How many sig figs are in 0.017291 dm?
- How many sig figs are in the answer to 1300000 dJ − 1 dJ?
- How many sig figs are in 2.2534 × 10^8 kL?
Operations and Sig Figs
- Multiplication and division: sig figs in the answer depend on the operands
- Addition and subtraction: sig figs in the answer depend on the operands with the fewest sig figs
Sig Figs in Numbers
- 0.017291 dm: 4 sig figs
- 0.01 dPa: 1 sig fig
- 8.7 × 10^3 kL: 2 sig figs
- 2.2534 × 10^8 kL: 4 sig figs
Solving Questions
- Read the question carefully and understand what is being asked
- Determine the number of sig figs in each operand (if applicable)
- Perform the arithmetic operation (if applicable)
- Determine the number of sig figs in the answer
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