Significant Figures
Overview
Significant figures are a way of showing the precision of a number or group of numbers. They are critically important when reporting scientific data because they provide a clear indication of the measurement precision.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this exercise, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of significant figures
- Identify significant figures
- Add and subtract significant figures
- Multiply and divide significant figures
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