QuestionFind the number of significant figures in the number: $3.5 \times 10^{3}$ .

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The number is given in scientific notation as $3.5 \times10^{3}$ . . We need to determine the number of significant figures (sig figs) in this number.

STEP 2

The number of significant figures in a number given in scientific notation is determined by the digits in the decimal part of the number. In this case, the decimal part of the number is $.5$ .

STEP 3

Count the number of digits in the decimal part of the number.In $3.5$ , there are two digits3 and5.So, the number $3.5 \times10^{3}$ has two significant figures.

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