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The magnitude of the characteristic that is being measured and the units of measurement used to measure it.
Examples:
Change in magnitude: A small dog might have a mass of 5 kg (1 digit) while an [Asian] elephant might be 5000 kg (4 digits).
Change in units: A small dog may be 5 kg (1 digit) or 5000 grams (4 digits) or 5000000 milligrams (7 digits).
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When multiplying significant digits what is the number of digits allowed in an answer?
The least number of significant figures in any number of the problem determines the number of significant figures in the answer.
How many significant digits are in this number 0.003 g?
There is 1 significant figure in this measurement.
What are the valid digits in a measurement called?
significant digits
The valid digits in a measurement are called?
Significant Digits.
What is the measurement of the extent of an object along its greatest dime?
Usually the length. Sometimes, though the orientation determines which measurement is the length. Usually the length. Sometimes, though the orientation determines which measurement is the length. Usually the length. Sometimes, though the orientation determines which measurement is the length. Usually the length. Sometimes, though the orientation determines which measurement is the length.
