Significant Figures Review

If the correct value is 32.5 cm. Which of the following sets of measurements could be considered precise, but NOT accurate?

• 20.1

  24.5

  30.0

• 32.5

  32.4

  32.6

• 30.1

  30.2

  30.3

• 43.0

  45.0

  27.0

how close a measurement or attempt is to the actual or target value

how consistent our results are regardless of proximity to actual target

How many significant figures does 9.00 have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many significant figures does 0.096 have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many significant figures does 1,456 have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many significant figures does 0.040500 have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many significant figures does 700 have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many significant figures does 704 have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many significant figures does 0.30 have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4