Significant Figures Flashcards
1
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
45.8736
A
6
2
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
0.000239
A
3
(leading zero’s do NOT count)
3
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
0.00023900
A
5
(trailing zeros count)
4
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
48000
A
2
5
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
48000.
A
5
(the zeros count in decimal form)
6
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
3.982 x 106
A
4
7
Q
How many significant figures in the following number:
1.00040
A
6
(zeros between digits count)
