Significant figure rules Flashcards
1
Q
Are all non-zero digits in whole numbers significant?
A
Yes
2345 (4 significant figures)
2
Q
Are all zeros between non zeros digits in whole numbers significant?
A
Yes
2005 (4 significant figures)
3
Q
Are all trailing zero in a whole number significant?
A
Yes or No
4
Q
Are all trailing zero in a whole number significant?
A
Yes or No
5
Q
Are all trailing zero in a whole number significant?
A
Yes or No
6
Q
Are all non zero digits in decimal numbers significant
A
Yes
123.56 (5 significant figures)
7
Q
Are all zeros bewteen non zero digits in decimal numbers significant
A
Yes
120.06 (5 significant figures)
8
Q
Are all trailing zeros of a decimal number significant
A
Yes
120.0 (4 significant figures)
9
Q
Are all leading zeros of a decimal number which is less than one significant
A
No
0.00123 (3 significant figures)
