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State the number of significant figures in each of the following numbers. (i) 0.05031 (ii) 2.563 × |
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Answer» rm "significant figures" REFERS to the "number" of "important single digits" (From 0 to 9) in the expression coefficient in scientific notation. The "number of significant figures" in an "expression"" shows the "confidence or accuracy" with which a PERSON states a "quantity".The FOLLOWING three rules are used to determine the number of significant numbers in a number: · Non-zero numbers are always significant · Any zeros between two significant numbers are significant.· A "FINAL zero" or "trailing zeros" in the "decimal portion" are only important. Examples: 0.900 or 0.928000, the zeros are significant.(i) (ii) " |
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