Significant Figures

Grade 1045 minutes

Learning Objective

I can identify the number of significant figures in a given measurement.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. How many significant figures are in each of the following measurements? a) 123.45 m b) 0.0023 s c) 405.0 kg d) 1,000 L e) 1000. L

2. Explain the rules for determining whether zeros are significant figures in a measurement. Give an example of each rule.

3. A rectangular garden measures 15.68 meters in length and 8.2 meters in width. Calculate the area of the garden, ensuring your answer has the correct number of significant figures.

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