Do you count all zeros behind a decimal place as significant figures?
1 Answer
Dec 3, 2016
No.
Explanation:
Not all zeroes. There are some rules for zeroes:
If a zero is behind a decimal and is trailing a non-zero, then it is significant. E.g. 5.00 - 3 significant figures.
If a zero is leading a number, before or after the decimal, it is not significant. E.g. 0.00849 - 3 significant figures.
If a zero is trailing a non-zero digit, but it is not behind a decimal, it is not significant. E.g. 4500 - 2 significant figures.
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