Metric conversions&Accuracy,Precision&Significant Figures

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What is the term for how close a measurement is to the accepted value?

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Accuracy

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Convert 7,000 grams to kilograms.

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7 kg

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Convert 240 centimeters to meters.

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2.4 m

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How many millimeters are in 3 kilometers?

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3,000,000 mm

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How many significant figures are in the measurement 0.020 meters?

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2 significant figures

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What is the definition of precision in measurements?

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Precision refers to how close multiple measurements are to each other, regardless of their closeness to the accepted value.

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What is the formula to convert grams to kilograms?

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Divide the number of grams by 1,000.

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What is the significance of significant figures in scientific measurements?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement and help convey the uncertainty in the measurement.

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How do you determine the number of significant figures in a number?

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Count all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros only if there is a decimal point.

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What is the conversion factor between centimeters and meters?

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1 meter = 100 centimeters.