QuestionCount the significant digits in these measurements: , , , .
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The numbers are given in scientific notation or standard form. . We are counting the significant digits, which are digits from the first non-zero digit to the last non-zero digit in the number, including any zeroes in between.
STEP 2
Let's start with the first measurement . The significant digits are all the digits in the number excluding any leading zeros, trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point, and any zeros that are placeholders.
STEP 3
In the number , there are no leading zeros, trailing zeros, or placeholder zeros. Therefore, all digits are significant.
STEP 4
Count the number of significant digits in .
There are2 significant digits in .
STEP 5
Now, let's move on to the second measurement . Again, the significant digits are all the digits in the number excluding any leading zeros, trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point, and any zeros that are placeholders.
STEP 6
In the number , there are trailing zeros without a decimal point, which are not considered significant.
STEP 7
Count the number of significant digits in .
There are3 significant digits in .
STEP 8
Next, let's consider the third measurement . The significant digits are all the digits in the number excluding any leading zeros, trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point, and any zeros that are placeholders.
STEP 9
In the number , there are no leading zeros, trailing zeros, or placeholder zeros. Therefore, all digits are significant.
STEP 10
Count the number of significant digits in .
There are2 significant digits in .
STEP 11
Finally, let's consider the fourth measurement . The significant digits are all the digits in the number excluding any leading zeros, trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point, and any zeros that are placeholders.
STEP 12
In the number , there are leading zeros which are not considered significant. However, trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point are considered significant.
STEP 13
Count the number of significant digits in .
There are3 significant digits in .
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