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When you make a measurement which digit in the measurement is the estimated digit?
It depends on what kind of measurement you are making, but it would generally be the digit farthest to the right.
For example, if you have good eyes and a good ruler, and you are measuring something in millimeters, you can estimate tenths of a millimeter. Suppose the length of a rectangle is between 74 and 75 mm. Look closely between the millimeter marks on the ruler. Suppose the end of the rectangle is about a third of the way from the 74 to the 75, then you good estimate that the length is 74.3 mm. The digit you estimated is the last one, the 3.
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How many estimated digits are recorded as part of a measurement?
Your measurement should include one estimated digit.
What is the estimated digit in 42.50g?
The estimated digit in 42.50 g is the last digit, which is 0. The value is expressed to two decimal places, indicating that the measurement is precise to the hundredths place. Thus, the estimated digit reflects a level of uncertainty in the measurement, suggesting it could range from 42.495 g to 42.505 g.
In the measurement 0.503 which digit is the estimated digit?
0.503..the 3
What do the significant in a measurement include?
The significant figures in a measurement include all digits measured exactly, plus one estimated digit.
Can the last digit of a measurement using the verniercliper be estimated?
Yes, but then there is no point in using an instrument that is that accurate!
In the measurement of 4500mi which digit is the estimated digit?
500
In the measurement 0.503 L which is the estimated digit?
There need not be any estimated digit but, if there must be one, then it is the last digit: 3.
How many estimated digits are recorded as part of a measurement?
Your measurement should include one estimated digit.
What is the definition of an uncertain digit?
An uncertain digit is a digit in a measurement that is estimated or not completely reliable, often due to limitations in the measuring instrument or the precision of the measurement.
What is the estimated digit in 42.50g?
The estimated digit in 42.50 g is the last digit, which is 0. The value is expressed to two decimal places, indicating that the measurement is precise to the hundredths place. Thus, the estimated digit reflects a level of uncertainty in the measurement, suggesting it could range from 42.495 g to 42.505 g.
In the measurement 0.503 which digit is the estimated digit?
0.503..the 3
How does the last digit differ from the other digits in a measurement?
The last digit in a measurement indicates the level of precision or uncertainty in the measurement. It is typically an estimate and can vary depending on the instrument's precision or the person taking the measurement. The other digits are considered to be more reliable and accurate in conveying the measurement value.
In the measurement 0.503l which is the estimated digit?
the estimated digit in 0.503 is 3
What is a measurement that has been measured exactly plus one digit that has been estimated called?
A pointless exercise! If it has been measured exactly then what is the point of adding one digit which has been estimated?
What do the significant in a measurement include?
The significant figures in a measurement include all digits measured exactly, plus one estimated digit.
Can the last digit of a measurement using the verniercliper be estimated?
Yes, but then there is no point in using an instrument that is that accurate!
What figures are when all the digits in a measurement that have been exactly plus one digit whose value has been estimated?
The figures described are known as significant figures or significant digits. They include all the accurately known digits in a measurement, along with one estimated digit. This concept is crucial in scientific measurements and calculations, as it indicates the precision of the measurement. For example, in a measurement of 12.3, the "12" are exact digits, while "3" is the estimated digit, making three significant figures in total.
