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BRWH

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on: Jul 28, 2018
Explain the relationship between the terms significant figure and significant digit.

Question 2

Why are several observations or trials taken for each measurement?


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potomatos

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A significant figure is the entire number that contains all known significant digits
(individual integers) plus one doubtful digit.

Answer to Question 2

Several trials are taken to improve the accuracy of the measurement by providing a
more representative average value.


BRWH

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Gracias!

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