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explain three rules of significant figures, with relevant example​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

To determine the number of significant figures in a number use the following 3 rules: Non-zero digits are always significant. Any zeros between two significant digits are significant. A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant.Significant Figures

All non-zero numbers ARE significant. ...

Zeros between two non-zero digits ARE significant. ...

Leading zeros are NOT significant. ...

Trailing zeros to the right of the decimal ARE significant. ...

Trailing zeros in a whole number with the decimal shown ARE significant.

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Answered by bhavanimakkena
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Explanation:

To determine the number of significant figures in a number use the following 3 rules:

Non-zero digits are always significant

Any zeros between two significant digits are significant

A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant

Example: .500 or .632000 the zeros are significant

.006 or .000968 the zeros are NOT significant

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