Sample Problem 1.7
Determining the Number of Significant Figures
PLAN:
Determine the number of sf by counting digits and paying attention to the placement of zeros.
SOLUTION:
(b) 0.1044 g
(a) 0.0030 L
(c) 53.069 mL
(e) 57,600. s
(d) 0.00004715 m
(f) 0.0000007160 cm3
2sf
4sf
5sf
(d) 4.715x10-5 m
4sf
(e) 5.7600x104 s
5sf
(f) 7.160x10-7 cm3
4sf
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