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When is a zero not signifigant?

Updated: 10/17/2024
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Suppose we have to write 370 in the scientific way. Then we write the same as 3.7 x 102

Here we have dropped 0 as it is no more significant.

But if we do write as 3.70 x 102 then the place is to be there for an accuracy.

The value may vary as 3.73 x 102 with an accuracy.

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