Thursday, October 29, 2015

Measurement

We explored concepts of Significant Figures in class. This refers to the figures that were measured. The easiest way to explain is through the following picture:
This is applied in problems with when you are multiplying and dividing because the answer has to be rounded to the smallest number of sig figs. The following link is extremely helpful in explaining sig figs and even includes links on the sides for explaining sig figs in addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division.  Also check out the extra practice links at the top of the videos, as they are extremely helpful! https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/decimals/significant_figures_tutorial/v/significant-figures
 

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  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Thanks for posting this I struggled with Significant figures with Zeros but this better helps me understand which zeros are counted as Sig Figs

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  2. AnonymousNovember 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Thanks for posting this I struggled with Significant figures with Zeros but this better helps me understand which zeros are counted as Sig Figs

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