Significant figures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the addition/subtraction rule?
A
In carrying out addition/subtraction, the answer can not have more digits after the decimal point than either of the original numbers
2
Q
How many significant figures are in 45.8736?
A
6
3
Q
How many significant figures are in 0.00023900?
A
5
4
Q
How many significant figures are in 0.000239?
A
3
5
Q
How manu significant figures are in 48000?
A
2
6
Q
How many significant figures are in 48000.?
A
5
7
Q
How many augnificant figures are in 1.00040?
A
6
8
Q
How many significant figures are in 3.982x10^6?
A
4
9
Q
What is the multiplication/division rule?
A
In carrying out multiplication or division, the answer can not have more significant figures than eithee of the original numbers.
