Chapter 1 Flashcards
10^1=?
10
10 ^ 0 =?
1
3^ 0 =?
1
10^3 x10^7=?
10^10
10^3/10^2=
10^1 = 10
10^-3=?
1/10^3 = 1/1000
(10^2)^3 =?
10^6
There are three kinds of exact numbers. What are they?
Count of objects, defined quantities (conversions), or numbers in an equation.
Are non-zeros sigfigs?
Yes
Are zeros between non-zeros sigfigs?
Yes
Are zeros to the right of the decimal sigfigs?
Yes, unless it’s before the non zeros. Ex. 0.0310 only has 3 sigfigs.
Are leading zeroes (zeros before the decimals) sigfigs?
No
Are trailing zeros with no decimal sigfigs?
Ex. 8100
Ex2. 8100.
No. 8100 has 2 sigfigs, but 8100. has 4.
Is the entire decimal portion in a number in scientific notation a sigfig?
Ex. 3.500 x10^2 = how many sigfigs
Yes, 4 sigfigs
When multiplying and dividing, the product will have as many sigfigs as which number?
The number with the least sigfigs.