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We need to first move the decimal two (2) places to the left:
480 = 4.80 x 102
The 2 in 102 comes from how many places we moved the decimal. It's positive because the number it represents is larger (480 > 4.8)
With one significant figure, we need to round to the nearest whole number:
5 x 102
The answer is 5 x 102
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If I have the number 0.0357 and I want to express this answer in only significant figures what would the answer be and why?
0.0357 has three significant figures. A significant figure is any non-zero digit or any embedded or trailing zero. Leading zeros are not significant.
What is the number of significant figures in 0.0004 L?
The number of significant figures in 0.0004 L is 1. In scientific notation, trailing zeros to the right of the decimal point are considered significant. Therefore, in this case, only the non-zero digit (4) is significant.
How do you write 1000 with one significant figure?
1000 is written with one significant figure, with only the 1 being a significant figure.
How many significant figures does 1 has?
It has 1 significant figure.
Significant figure 2.00?
The significant figure 2.00 has to do with the certainty of a measurement.
