Sig Fig Practice

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How many significant figures are in the number 450 m?

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2

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How many significant figures are in the number 0.00400?

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3

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How many significant figures are in the number 27000000?

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2

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Which of the following has 4 significant figures: 1010, 0.0055, 5000, 101.0?

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101.0

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How many significant figures are in the number 100000000?

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1

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What is a significant figure?

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A significant figure is any non-zero digit, any zeros between significant digits, and any trailing zeros in the decimal portion.

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How do you determine the number of significant figures in a measurement?

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Count all non-zero digits, any zeros between them, and trailing zeros in a decimal.

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Are leading zeros significant?

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No, leading zeros are not significant.

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Are trailing zeros in a whole number significant?

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Trailing zeros in a whole number without a decimal point are not significant.

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What is the significance of significant figures in scientific measurements?

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They indicate the precision of a measurement.