Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Chaps 1-38)
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 1BE
Do 0.00324 and 0.00056 have the same number of significant figures?
Be careful not to confuse significant figures with the number of decimal places.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Chaps 1-38)
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