Significant Figures

Front

The approximate circumference of the sun is 2 713 406 mi. How many significant figures are there in the measurement?

Back

7

Front

The approximate circumference of the sun is 2 713 406 mi. What is the measurement if it is rounded to have 3 significant figures?

Back

2 710 000 mi

Front

Which of the following has 5 significant figures?

0.000 5 cm

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0.000 05 cm

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10 005 cm

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1 005 550 cm

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10 005 cm

Front

In the measurement 606 974.60 m, how should it be written if it is rounded to contain 6 significant figures? Options: 606 975 m, 606 974 m, 606 974.6 m, 606 975.6 m

Back

606 975 m

Front

How many significant figures are there in the measurement reading of the length of the base of the triangle?

Back

3

Front

A decimal point may be used to indicate that the zero to its LEFT is significant. (For example: 560. m)

Back

True

Front

Which of the following has an infinite number of significant figures?

89 mL

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670 pages

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3 092 cm

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4 809 mm

Back

670 pages

Front

Which of the following measurements has 3 significant figures?

35.50 g

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0.000 97 L

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307.0 K

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0.008 90 cm

Back

0.008 90 cm

Front

How many significant figures does the measurement, 60.050 cm, have?

Back

5

Front

A measurement of 4 cm will be obtained if the measurement of the solid bar is expressed to one significant figure.

Back

True