Significant figures are important because they indicate

a. the accuracy of the conversion factor
b. the accuracy of the measurement
c. the number of digits on a calculator =
d. the precision of measurement
e. the number of measurements

Respuesta :

The answer is D because significant figures show how exact the number is.

e. the number of measurements

Significant figures:

  1. Significant figures of a number in positional notation are digits in the number that are reliable and absolutely necessary to indicate the quantity of something.
  2. It tells us the exact number of measurements.
  3. By using significant figures, we can show how precise a number is.
  4. For Example: 0.001, 1 is the significant figure, hence 0.001 has one significant figure.

Thus, the correct option is e.

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