Same # of Sig Figs for Cylinder/Wire Density?

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The discussion revolves around whether the densities of a cylinder and wire should have the same number of significant figures. Participants question if rounding the density with more significant figures to match the other affects their values. Clarification is sought on which specific densities are being referenced and whether "they" pertains to the densities or their significant figures. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding significant figures in scientific measurements. Ultimately, the accuracy of density values and their representation through significant figures is emphasized.
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do the densities of the cylinder/wire have the same number of dig figs? if u round up the densities of the one that has more significant figures to have the same number of significant figures of the other, are they different?
 
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xswtxoj said:
do the densities of the cylinder/wire have the same number of dig figs?

What densities? Can you give some context? Are you asking about a specific table of values?

xswtxoj said:
if u round up the densities of the one that has more significant figures to have the same number of significant figures of the other, are they different?

Is "they" referring to the densities or the number of significant figures?
 

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