Q3 Indicate the estimated digit in each of the following measurements: 1.5 cm 4500 mi 0.0782 in. 42.50 g 48.231 g 8.07 lb

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Q3 Indicate the estimated digit in each of the following measurements:
1.5 cm
4500 mi
0.0782 in.
42.50 g
48.231 g
8.07 lb
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The least significant number is the estimated number and The total number of exact digits plus the estimated digit is called the number of significant figures in the measurement.

These are three rules for determining a significant number.

1.Any nonzero digits are considered a significant number.

2. A zero that is present between two significant digits will be a significant digit.

3. A final zero in the decimal portion will be always considered a significant digit.

4. the leading zeroes will be not a significant number.

 

 

 

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