Phys Quiz 1

Write the following number in scientific notation.

360

Choose the smaller number.

Choose the bigger number.

How many significant figures does the following number have?
0.00345

• 6
• 5
• 3
• Ambiguous: 3,4,5, or 6

How many significant figures does the following number have: 0.00204

• 6
• 4
• 3
• 2

How many significant figures does the following number have: 100.00210

• 7
• 8
• 10
• Ambiguous: 7 or 8

Solve and give your answer with the correct number of significant figures
(12.470)(271)

• 3366.9
• 3.37x10³
• 3400
• 3370

Solve and give your answer with the correct number of significant figures
1421-34

• 1.39x10³
• 1387
• 1390
• 1400

Which Student is the most Precise?

• Alex

• Shandra

• Luis