Math_Significant Figures 02

Math_Significant Figures 02

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are significant figures?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Count all non-zero digits, any zeros between them, and trailing zeros in a decimal number. Leading zeros are not counted.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for addition and subtraction regarding significant figures?

Back

The result should be rounded to the least number of decimal places of any number in the operation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for multiplication and division regarding significant figures?

Back

The result should be rounded to the least number of significant figures of any number in the operation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate and round: 19.117 - 8.11

Back

11.01

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate and round: 12.484 + 3.6

Back

16.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate and round: 45.758 - 33.22

Back

12.54

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