Significant Digits and Units Flashcards
1
Q
What are sig digs?
A
An expression of precision
2
Q
What does more sig digs mean?
A
The more precise an answer
3
Q
What are the rules for adding and subtracting sig digs?
A
The sum or difference will have the same number of decimal places as the least given
4
Q
What are the rules for multiplying and dividing sig digs?
A
The answer will have the same total number of sig digs as the least given
5
Q
T or F; When adding or subtracting the units must match
A
True
6
Q
T or F; When multiplying or dividing the units must match
A
False
