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What significant figures signify? |
| Answer» Solution :The significant figures is DEFINED the figure in a given number which can be realised . For example, if the RADIUS measured by screw gauge is 3.423 cm, the number of significant figures in the measurement is 4. Greater is the number of significant figures in a measurement, smaller is the percentage error. Hence, it should be remembered that the limit of ACCURACY of a MEASURING instrument is equal to the LEAST count of the instrument. | |