QuestionFind the significant figures in the number .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The number given is . We need to determine the number of significant figures in this number
STEP 2
To find the number of significant figures in a number, we need to understand the rules of significant figures.1. All non-zero numbers are considered significant.
2. Any zeros between significant digits are significant.
. Leading zeros are not significant.
4. Trailing zeros are significant only if the number contains a decimal point.
STEP 3
Now, let's apply these rules to our number .
1. The number has no leading zeros, so we don't need to worry about rule3.
2. The number has no zeros, so rule2 and rule do not apply.
3. All digits in are non-zero, so according to rule1, all these digits are significant.
STEP 4
Count the number of digits in to find the number of significant figures.
The number has4 digits, so it has4 significant figures.
The number of significant figures in is4.
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