What are significant figures

Q: Give one example (in detail) as to how both positive and negative numbers are being used in science.

A: One example of how both positive and negative numbers are used in science is in the study of…

Q: Determine length CE for the similar triangles shown in Figure 1. E 25 m D A 10 m FIGURE 1 B 16 m

A: For similar triangles, corresponding sides are in the same ratio.

Q: Convert 60 Km/hr. to m/s.

A: The conversion chart is as follows- 1 km=1000 m1 min=60sec1 hr=60 min=3600sec

Q: object measured by a __________ in grams and does not change…it stays the _________

A: The gram and kilogram are two units used to measure mass in the metric system.The basic SI unit of…

Q: How many significant digits are in the exact number 155?

A: Given: The number is 155.

Q: Determine the number of significant figures in the following numbers. a. 6.12 b. 4.009

A: Given data:  Two numbers 6.12 and 4.009 Required: The number of significant figures

Q: Page 3 of 6 Question 3 How many significant figures are there in the following measurement?…

A: T = 123.0040 s We must determine the number of significant figures in this value.

Q: Which of the following has the most significant figures? A: 124.12 B: 124.10 C: 3.05 x 105 D: 1205…

A: The objective of the question is to identify which of the given numbers has the most significant…

Q: Afatient weights 193 Pounds, what is their toeight in Rilograms? 11b = 453-69 a Answer with number…

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Q: If one variable increases in value and the other variable increases in value, the variables have…

A: Positive correlation  If one variable increases in value and the other variable increases in value,…

Q: How far does a car going 17m/s travel in 15.7 min. Give answer in meters.  Calculate answer to one…

A: Let s denote the total distance travelled by the car. Let v denote its constant speed, and let t…

Q: How many significant figures are in the following number: 2.5x10(power of 2)

A: Given data:  A number 2.5×102 Required: The number of significant figures

Q: How many minutes are in a week?

A: 1 week = 7 days or 1 week = 7 x 24 hours or 1 week = 7 x 24 x 60 minutes  or 1 week = 10080 minutes

Q: Starting with the definition that 1.00 in. = 2.54 cm, find the number of kilometers in 3.107 miles,…

A: Given data,           1.00 inch = 2.54 cm.   By using general conversion, convert the units…

Q: In the last step, are we supposed to multiply by 0.5? If so the answer is .65.  Is this correct?

A: The given answer is 1.23m

Q: 16. At time t = 1 s, the velocity of the particle equals a) 3 m/s. b) 0 m/s. c) 4 m/s. d) 1 m/s. e)…

A: We have to answer the Question 16. Now, here we find a graph between velocity of particle (V) and…

Q: Convert 0.20 m²/s into micro m²/min considering significant figures

A: Given quantity : A = 0.2 m2s