2) The numbers below represent a measurement taken. Based on the significant figures provided, what would be the measured value immediately above and immediately below the recorded value? a) b) 71.0 2230

2) The numbers below represent a measurement taken. Based on the significant figures provided, what would be the measured value immediately above and immediately below the recorded value? a) b) 71.0 2230

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Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

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2) The numbers below represent a measurement taken. Based on the significant figures provided,
what would be the measured value immediately above and immediately below the recorded
value?
a)
b)
2230
71.0
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