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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many significant digits are in the measurement below? 6421 kg 3 2 4 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this one is sorta confusing how do i figure out significant digits

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In this case you just count the number of digits. (That doesn't always work, but here it does, I guess)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you have to find how many #ers are in it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you had less significant digits they'd probably write it like \(6.4 \times 10^3\) or something. But I digress.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Starr_Dynasty Do you understand scientific notation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i do

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok. Good. :D

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