Significant Figures Flashcards

1
Q

Start from the left

A

The decimal is present

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2
Q

start from right

A

The decimal is absent

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3
Q

Start in the Atlantic Ocean

A

The decimal is absent

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4
Q

Start in the Pacific Ocean

A

The decimal is present

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5
Q

In scientific notation, which factor is not significant - 1.8 x 10^24

A

10^24

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6
Q

the answer can only show as many decimal places as the measurement having the fewest number of decimal places

A

addition or subtraction

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7
Q

the answer can only show as many significant figures as the measurement having the fewest number of significant figures

A

multiplying and dividing

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8
Q

when doing this action you use the lowest number of decimal places

A

adding or subtracting

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9
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when doing this action you use the lowest number of significant figures

A

addition and subtraction

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10
Q

if you have too may significant figures when multiplying or dividing what do you do?

A

you round to the nearest viable answer

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11
Q

if you have too may decimal places when adding or subtracting what do you do?

A

you round to the nearest viable answer

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