Kuster ~ How many SIGNIFICANT FIGURES?

In the number 48.93, which digit is estimated?

• 4

• 8

• 9

• 3

• none of the above

The correct number of significant figures in the number 0.027090 is:

• 7

• 6

• 5

• ambiguous

• none of the above

Which of the following statements is NOT part of the rules for determining significant figures?

• Non-zero digits at the end of a number are not significant.

• Zeroes between two numbers are significant.

• Zeroes to the left of the first non-zero number are not significant.

• Trailing zeroes at the end of a number, but before an implied decimal point are ambiguous.

• All of the above statements are part of the rules.

How many significant figures are in 246.32

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 1

• 5

How many significant figures are in 100.3

• 4

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 5

All non zero digits are significant

• True

• False

How many significant figures are in 70000

• 5

• 1

• 2

• 7

• 3

Zeros sandwiched between digits are not significant, ex 2019.

• True

• False

Leading zeros are not significant, ex: 0.0405

• True

• False

How many significant figures are in 0.00340

• 5

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 1