Question

Describe what is meant by significant figures and order of magnitude.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\large\bf\pink{Siginificant~ Figures}$ The number of significant figures in the expression indicates the confidence or precision with which an engineer or scientist records or reports a quantity.

$\large\bf\red{Order~ of~ magnitude:}$ On the other hand, order of magnitude, is an exponential change in the power of 10 in the value of a quantity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Siginificant Figures The number of significant figures in the expression indicates the confidence or precision with which an engineer or scientist records or reports a quantity

Order of magnitude : On the other hand, order of magnitude, is an exponential change in the power of 10 in the value of a quantity.