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How many significant figures are in the following numbers? (a) 100.0 ± 0.4(b) 4.000 ✕ 106(c) 4.20 ✕ 10-11(d) 0.0060

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Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

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Problem 17PE: State how many significant figures are proper in the results of the following calculations: (a)...

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How many significant figures are in the following numbers?

(a) 100.0 ± 0.4

(b) 4.000 ✕ 10⁶

(c) 4.20 ✕ 10^-11

(d) 0.0060

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