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[SOLVED] Significant Digits

I know how to do significant digits, but was wondering about answers involving multiple equations. If I find acceleration first, then find net force, should I wait to round the answer until the end?

a=vf-vi/t and then fnet=ma

To reiterate, should I keep acceleration long, or round it to complete the group of equations above?

Thank you very much!
 
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Don't round off till the end!

Are you able to store values to letters on your calculator? I would suggest doing that if you can.
 
Yeah. Thanks a lot, I'll make sure to do that.