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BRWH

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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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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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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Excellent


ricroger

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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