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2.05 min multiplies 60 sec/1 min= 100 not 123 right? Since 60 has only one sig fig, is it okay to write it as 60.00 to get a more accurate answer?
physicsguy10 said:Since 60sec/1min is a definition it doesn't follow the "sig fig" rules, they only apply for measurements. it's 123 sec.
To convert minutes to seconds in significant figures, you must first determine the number of significant figures in the minute value. Then, multiply the minute value by 60 (the number of seconds in a minute) and round the answer to the same number of significant figures as the original minute value.
Yes, for example, if you have a minute value of 2.34 minutes, you would multiply it by 60 to get 140.4 seconds. Since the original value has three significant figures, the answer should also have three significant figures. Therefore, the final answer is 140 seconds.
Significant figures represent the accuracy and precision of a measurement. When converting units, it is important to maintain the same level of accuracy and precision to avoid any errors in the final result. Significant figures help ensure that the final answer is as accurate as possible.
The rule for rounding when converting minutes to seconds in significant figures is to round to the same number of significant figures as the original value. If the digit to be dropped is less than 5, the preceding digit remains unchanged. If the digit to be dropped is 5 or greater, the preceding digit is increased by 1.
Yes, you can convert any number of minutes to seconds in significant figures as long as the original value is a measurement with known accuracy and precision. It is important to pay attention to significant figures and rounding when converting between units to maintain the same level of accuracy.