(a)
Interpretation: The significant figures in the given measurements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction : The number of digits that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the measurement is known as significant figures. It shows the precision of the measurement.
(a)
Answer to Problem 113A
The significant figure in the given measurement is 4.
Explanation of Solution
The given measurement is 15.05 g. All the digits are counted as significant figures. Thus, it has 4 significant figures.
(b)
Interpretation: The significant figures in the given measurements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction : The number of digits that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the measurement is known as significant figures. It shows the precision of the measurement.
(b)
Answer to Problem 113A
The significant figure in the given measurement is 2.
Explanation of Solution
The given measurement is 0.31 cm. All the digits are counted as significant figures. Thus, it has 2 significant figures.
(c)
Interpretation: The significant figures in the given measurements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction : The number of digits that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the measurement is known as significant figures. It shows the precision of the measurement.
(c)
Answer to Problem 113A
The significant figure in the given measurement is 2.
Explanation of Solution
The given measurement is 890 mL. Only 8, 9 are counted as significant figures. Thus, it has 2 significant figures.
(d)
Interpretation: The significant figures in the given measurements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction : The number of digits that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the measurement is known as significant figures. It shows the precision of the measurement.
(d)
Answer to Problem 113A
The significant figure in the given measurement is 4.
Explanation of Solution
The given measurement is
(e)
Interpretation: The significant figures in the given measurements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction : The number of digits that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the measurement is known as significant figures. It shows the precision of the measurement.
(e)
Answer to Problem 113A
The significant figure in the given measurement is 2.
Explanation of Solution
The given measurement is
(f)
Interpretation: The significant figures in the given measurements are to be determined.
Concept Introduction : The number of digits that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the measurement is known as significant figures. It shows the precision of the measurement.
(f)
Answer to Problem 113A
The significant figure in the given measurement is 1.
Explanation of Solution
The given measurement is 0.001 mm. Only 1 is counted as significant figures. Thus, it has 1 significant figure.
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