Sig Figs bank

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All zeros that are _______________ between sig figs are significant.

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Sandwiched

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How many sig figs are in 404360?

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5

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Calculate 12.47 m ÷ 3.2 s and give your answer with the correct number of significant figures.

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3.9 m/s

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Which measurement contains 3 sig figs? 200 mL, 20.0 mL, 0.02 mL, 0.020mL

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20.0 mL

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What are significant figures?

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Digits in a number that contribute to its precision, including all non-zero digits, zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in the decimal part.

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When are trailing zeros significant?

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Trailing zeros are significant only if there is a decimal point in the number.

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How many sig figs are in 0.00456?

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3

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What is the rule for multiplication and division regarding sig figs?

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The result should have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the least number of sig figs.

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How many sig figs are in 100.0?

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4

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What is the rule for addition and subtraction regarding sig figs?

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