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In any measurement the significant figures are______________?

Correct answer: D. All accurately known digits and the first doubtful digit

  • A. All accurately known and all doubtful digits
  • B. Only accurately known digits
  • C. Only doubtful digits
  • D. All accurately known digits and the first doubtful digit

Explanation

A measurement contains all digits known with certainty plus one final digit that is estimated or doubtful. Thus the first doubtful digit is included, whereas students choosing a incorrectly include every doubtful digit beyond the first.

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