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The significant figures are the ones which convey meaningful information about the measurement beyond the magnitude. Saying that a sample weighs .0000039 grams is better stated as 3.9 x 10^-6 grams or perhaps 3.9 micrograms. That's two significant figures. All the zeroes are not significant.
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How do you multiply numbers while considering significant figures?
When multiplying numbers with significant figures, count the total number of significant figures in each number being multiplied. The result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the fewest significant figures. Round the final answer to that number of significant figures.
How many significant figures are in the number 805?
3 significant figures.
How many significant figures in this number 0.115?
Three significant figures are in this number.
How does conversion factors affect the number of significant figures in a problem?
If the conversion factor is exact, then the number of significant figures in the answer is the same as the number of significant figures in the original number.If the conversion factor is an approximation, then the number of significant figures in the result is the lesser of this number and the number of significant figures in the original number.
How many significant figures do you use in multiplication?
The least number of significant figures in any number of the problem determines the number of significant figures in the answer.
How many significant figures are in the number 31.6901?
There are six significant figures in this number (i.e. all the figures here are significant).
How many significant figures are in the number 2.07?
There are 3 significant figures in this number.
How many significant figures are there in the number 0.0267?
There are 3 significant figures in this number.
How many significant figures are in the number 10.01?
There are 4 significant figures in this number.
How many significant figures are in the number 625000?
There are 3 significant figures in this number.
How many significant figures are in the number 1675.5?
There are 4 significant figures in this number.
How many significant Figures does the number 0.0056?
There are 2 significant figures in this number.
