Rank the measurements of surface area in order of the number of significant figures, from fewest to greatest. Ties are indicated with an equal sign. 1) 20145 m² 2) 1.750x 103 m² 3) 0.00036 mm² 4) 8.0 x 102 mm² 5) 0.200 cm² 6) 101 cm² 7) 10100.0 cm² 4-5<3<2-6-7<1 4-5-2-6-7<1-3 3-4<5<2<1-6<7 3-4-5-6<2<1<7 4<2-5<1-6<3=7

Rank the measurements of surface area in order of the number of significant figures, from fewest to greatest. Ties are indicated with an equal sign. 1) 20145 m² 2) 1.750x 103 m² 3) 0.00036 mm² 4) 8.0 x 102 mm² 5) 0.200 cm² 6) 101 cm² 7) 10100.0 cm² 4-5<3<2-6-7<1 4-5-2-6-7<1-3 3-4<5<2<1-6<7 3-4-5-6<2<1<7 4<2-5<1-6<3=7

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter1: Getting Started

Section1.7: Error And Significant Figures

Problem 1.6CE: How many significant figures does each number have? If the number is exact or if the number of...

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