Round off each number to the indicated number significant figures (sf):
(a) 00003554 (to 2 sf)
(b) 35.8348 (to 4 sf)
(c) 22.4555 (to 3 sf).

Respuesta :

Answer :

(a) The given number in 2 significant figures will be, [tex]3.6\times 10^3[/tex]

(b) The given number in 4 significant figures will be, [tex]3.583\times 10^1[/tex]

(c) The given number in 3 significant figures will be, [tex]2.24\times 10^1[/tex]

Explanation :

Significant figures : The figures in a number which express the value -the magnitude of a quantity to a specific degree of accuracy is known as significant digits.

(a) The given number 00003554 converted into 2 significant figures.

In 00003554, there are 4 significant figures. Now we have to convert it into 2 significant figures.

The given number in 2 significant figures will be, [tex]3.6\times 10^3[/tex]

(b) The given number 35.8348 converted into 4 significant figures.

In 35.8348, there are 6 significant figures. Now we have to convert it into 4 significant figures.

The given number in 4 significant figures will be, [tex]3.583\times 10^1[/tex]

(c) The given number 22.4555 converted into 3 significant figures.

In 22.4555, there are 6 significant figures. Now we have to convert it into 3 significant figures.

The given number in 3 significant figures will be, [tex]2.24\times 10^1[/tex]