Sig Figs Practice

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How many significant figures are in the number 350.540?

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6

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How many significant figures are in the number 0.678?

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3

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How many significant figures are in the number 100.00?

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5

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How many significant figures are in the number 4004?

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4

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How many significant figures are in the number 0.007809?

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4

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Define significant figures.

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Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision, including all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion.

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What is the rule for counting significant figures in a number with a decimal point?

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All non-zero digits are significant, any zeros between significant digits are significant, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion are significant.

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What is the rule for counting significant figures in a whole number without a decimal point?

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Only the non-zero digits are significant; leading zeros are not significant, and trailing zeros are not significant unless specified by a decimal point.

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How many significant figures are in the number 0.00450?

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3

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How many significant figures are in the number 5000?

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1