Sig Figs

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What are Significant Figures?

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Significant figures (sig figs) 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.

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How many Significant Figures are in the number 4.56 x 10^3?

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3

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How many Significant Figures are in the number 0.0005?

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1

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How many Significant Figures are in the number 0.007?

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1

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How many Significant Figures are in the number 0.456?

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3

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How many Significant Figures are in the number 400,506?

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6

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What is the rule for counting Significant Figures in a whole number without a decimal?

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In whole numbers without a decimal, only non-zero digits are significant. Leading zeros are not significant.

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What is the rule for counting Significant Figures in a decimal number?

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In decimal numbers, all non-zero digits are significant, as well as any zeros between them and trailing zeros after a decimal point.

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How do you determine the number of Significant Figures in a measurement?

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

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What is the significance of Significant Figures in scientific measurements?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement and help communicate the uncertainty in the data.