Significant Figures
Chapter Name : Units And Measurements |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_02_07_04 |
Topic Name : Significant Figures |
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Sub Topic Name : Rules For Determining The Uncertainty In The Results Of Arithmetic Calculations |
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Introduction
The number of significant figures in a measurement, such as 2.531, is equal to the number of digits that are known with some degree of confidence (2, 5, and 3).
Pre-Requisites:
Rules for determining the uncertainty in the results of arithmetic calculations .
Real Life Question:
What is SIGNIFICANT FIGURES ?
Key Words / FlashCards
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| SIGNIFICANT FIGURES | The number of significant figures in a measurement, such as 2.531, is equal to the number of digits that are known with some degree of confidence (2, 5, and 3). |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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Real life uses :
Used for calculating chemistry results.
Places to visit :
Chemistry Lab.
Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
Rules for determining the uncertainty in the results of arithmetic calculations.
What you learn in Practice:
Rules for determining the uncertainty in the results of arithmetic calculations.