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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?
Converting Minutes to second in sig figs
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the conversion of minutes to seconds while considering significant figures. The calculation of 2.05 minutes multiplied by the conversion factor of 60 seconds per minute yields 123 seconds, despite the initial confusion regarding significant figures. It is established that the conversion factor of 60 seconds per minute is a defined value and does not adhere to significant figure rules, which only apply to measured values. Additionally, the question of whether the "2" in the equation V=v0 + 2at follows significant figure rules is raised, indicating a broader inquiry into the application of significant figures in physics equations.
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