How many significant figures will you need to report when measuring cm with a meter stick?

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Chemistry

Andrade

22 August, 12:40

How many significant figures will you need to report when measuring cm with a meter stick?

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Cassie Vincent · Answer 1

3 significant figures.

Explanation:

Significant figures are expression of measurement in form of the precision that can be obtained. Precision of an equipment considers how well it can give measurements to the smallest certain level.

If one wants to report a measurement using a meter stick that has been divided into centimeters, the precision is reported to 3 significant figures.