11.2.1 - Significant Figures: Indicating Precision

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

How many significant figures are in the number 0.00452?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Count only the non-zero digits and any digits in between.

Question 2

Easy

What is 2500 g in scientific notation with two significant figures?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to consider the significance of the trailing zero.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

How many significant figures are in the number 105.004?

  • 5
  • 6
  • 4

πŸ’‘ Hint: Count all the significant digits including those between.

Question 2

True or False: The number 0.00720 has four significant figures.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Check the digits to see how many truly count.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You measure a length as 150.0 cm with an absolute uncertainty of Β±0.1 cm. Report the measurement with its uncertainty and stated significant figures.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the precision of your measurement.

Question 2

In a lab, the mass of a sample is recorded as 32.00 g with a possible experimental error of Β±0.05 g. Calculate the range of mass considering the uncertainty.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the original mass and subtract/add the uncertainty.

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