Precision in Measurement

Question 1

Which values have exactly 2 significant figures? Check all that apply.302 yards980 gallons1,200 feet84 liters6,040 meters

Revolt · Accepted Answer

980 gallons; 1,200 feet; 84 liters

Question 2

The numbers on this ruler represent centimeters.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0.1

Question 3

How many significant figures does each value contain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

3.201 milligrams has significant figures.: 4; 0.019 miles has significant figures.: 2; 0.680 seconds has significant figures.: 3

Question 4

0.019 miles has significant figures.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

0.680 seconds has significant figures.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

3

Question 6

130.715 ft ÷ 4.022 ft = [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

32.50

Question 7

Which statement is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Juan's measurements are more accurate and more precise.

Question 8

Which instrument allows for the most precise measurement of mass? (The measurements are shown for each device.)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 9

What is the difference of the given values to the correct level of precision? 22.108 L– 5.80 L

Revolt · Accepted Answer

16.31 L

Question 10

What number could be added to 0.40 mL for the level of precision to be 0.01 mL? Check all that apply

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0.154 mL; 2.02 mL; 8.8331 mL

Precision in Measurement Answers