Solve the following equation with correct significant figures : 1.5 6.423
9.6
9.6345
9.64
9.635
The number if significant figures in the result would not exceed the number in the equation with the best number of significant figures.
So, solution is 9.6 as 1.5 has just 2 significant figures
Multiplication and Division of significant figures -
In these operations, the result must be reported with no more significant figures as are there in the measurement with the few significant figures.
- wherein
2.5 × 1.25 = 3.125
Since 2.5 has two significant figures, the result should not have more than two significant figures, thus, it is 3.1.
Option 1)
9.6
This is correct.
Option 2)
9.6345
This is incorrect.
Option 3)
9.64
This is incorrect.
Option 4)
9.635
This is incorrect.
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