Insights Blog
-- Browse All Articles --
Physics Articles
Physics Tutorials
Physics Guides
Physics FAQ
Math Articles
Math Tutorials
Math Guides
Math FAQ
Education Articles
Education Guides
Bio/Chem Articles
Technology Guides
Computer Science Tutorials
Forums
Classical Physics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Interpretations
Special and General Relativity
Atomic and Condensed Matter
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Beyond the Standard Model
Cosmology
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Other Physics Topics
Trending
Featured Threads
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Classical Physics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Interpretations
Special and General Relativity
Atomic and Condensed Matter
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Beyond the Standard Model
Cosmology
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Other Physics Topics
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Forums
Physics
Other Physics Topics
Number of significant figures in 5*5.364
Reply to thread
Message
[QUOTE="Elena14, post: 5398068, member: 580593"] How many significant figures should be present in the answer of 5*5.364? 1) [B][I]Addition rule[/I][/B]: The result cannot have more digits to the right of the decimal point than either of the original numbers. 2) [B][I]Multiplication rule[/I][/B]: The result must be reported with no more significant figures as there are in the measurement with the few significant figures. [B]Using rule 1[/B]: 5*5.364= 5.364+5.364+5.364+5.364+5.364= 26.82 Ans: 4 significant figures. [B]Using rule 2[/B] : 5*5.364= 26.82 = 30 Ans : 1 significant figure. Which one is correct?? [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Post reply
Forums
Physics
Other Physics Topics
Number of significant figures in 5*5.364
Back
Top