QuestionFind the significant figures in these values: L, , , , g, g.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We understand what significant figures are. Significant figures are the digits in a number that carry meaningful information about its precision. . We know the rules for determining the number of significant figures in a number. These rules are - All non-zero digits are considered significant. - Any zeros between significant digits are significant. - Leading zeros are not significant. - Trailing zeros in a number containing a decimal point are significant. - Trailing zeros in a number not containing a decimal point are not significant.
STEP 2
Let's determine the number of significant figures in the first measured quantity L.According to the rules, all non-zero digits and zeros between them are significant. In this case, the number has two significant figures.
STEP 3
Next, we determine the number of significant figures in the second measured quantity .According to the rules, all non-zero digits and zeros between them are significant. In this case, the number has three significant figures.
STEP 4
Now, we determine the number of significant figures in the third measured quantity .According to the rules, all non-zero digits and zeros between them are significant. In this case, the number has three significant figures.
STEP 5
Next, we determine the number of significant figures in the fourth measured quantity .According to the rules, all non-zero digits, zeros between them, and trailing zeros in a number containing a decimal point are significant. In this case, the number has four significant figures.
STEP 6
Now, we determine the number of significant figures in the fifth measured quantity g.According to the rules, all non-zero digits are significant. Trailing zeros in a number not containing a decimal point are not significant. In this case, the number has four significant figures.
STEP 7
Finally, we determine the number of significant figures in the sixth measured quantity g.According to the rules, all non-zero digits and zeros between them are significant. In this case, the number has six significant figures.
So, the number of significant figures in each of the measured quantities are as follows L has2, has3, has3, has4, g has4, and g has6.
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