10 ml graduated cylinder significant figures
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the significant figures (sig figs) associated with measuring volume using a 10 ml graduated cylinder. Specifically, it aims to understand how many significant figures can be accurately represented or read from such a measuring device.
Answer
Three significant figures
The final answer is three significant figures
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is three significant figures
More Information
A 10 mL graduated cylinder typically measures volumes to the nearest 0.01 mL, giving readings with three significant figures.
Tips
Be sure to include all readable digits in your measurement, including one estimated digit.
Sources
- Significant Figures - Middlebury College - sites.middlebury.edu
- Graduated Cylinder Sig Figs: Precision in Liquid Measurement - Certified MTP - blog.certifiedmtp.com
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