Significant Figures

problem set iconNow that you have mastered the concept of significant figures, demonstrate your knowledge by completing the twelve questions below. Make sure to completely answer each question and to show all of your work.

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Please indicate how many significant figures each of the following quantities include:

  1. 3.45 grams
  2. .034 grams
  3. 1.01 x 107 liters
  4. 0.0010 meters
  5. 1.00 meters
  6. 12 cars
  7. 3.5 x 103 ml (milliliters)
  8. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
  9. 304 inches
  10. 34.0 feet

Calculate the following, using the correct number of significant figures.

  1. 5.60 liters * .20 liters =
  2. 5.60 liters + .20 liters =


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