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2) Convert 7.2 mm to Mm
3) Convert 6.1 mm to Tm
Why do we have to learn
about Sig Figs?
Sig Figs tell you what place to round your
answers to.
Three
targets with
three
arrows each
to shoot.
Accurate Precise Neither
How do
and but not accurate
they
precise accurate nor
compare?
precise
Amy:
15.5 cm, 15.0 cm, 15.2 cm, 15.3 cm
Example - Precision
In 2.77 cm…
• Known digits 2 and 7 are 100% certain
11.50mL
Learning Check
. l3. . . . I . . . . I4 . . . . I . . . . I5. . cm
What is the length of the line?
First digit 5.?? cm
Second digit 5.0? cm
Last (estimated) digit is 5.00 cm
Precision and Instruments
Do all measuring devices have the same amount
of precision?
You indicate the precision of the
equipment by recording its
Uncertainty
Ex: The scale on the left has an
uncertainty of (+/- .1g)
Examples:
24m = 2
3.56m = 3
7m =1
Rule #2 – Sandwiched 0’s
Examples:
7003m = 4
40.9m = 3
Rule #3 – Leading 0’s
Examples:
0. 24m = 2
0.453m = 3
Rule #4 – Trailing 0’s with
Decimal Points
Zeros to the right of a decimal and after a
whole number are significant.
Examples:
43.00g = 4
1.010g = 4
1.50g = 3
0.00020g = 2
0.0002g = 1
Performing Calculations
with Significant Figures
Rule: When adding or subtracting
measured numbers, your answer
cannot be more precise than the
least precise measurement.
Only count the Sig Figs that come
after the decimal.
Adding and Subtracting
2.45 cm + 1.2 cm = 3.65 cm,
Round off to 3.7 cm
7.432 cm + 2 cm = 9.432 cm
Round to 9.4cm
Multiplication and Division
Round to 139cm2
75.8 cm x 9.6 cm = ?
Learning Check