Multiplication
and division with constants and integers. |
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When multiplying or dividing numbers by integers the integer is said to have as many significnat figures as needed. | |
In
the calculation shown on the right 112.64 has five significant figures
while 3 has as many significant figures as needed. Therefore the answer
must be expressed to five significant figures. |
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In the calculation shown on the right 112.64 has five significant figures while 5 has as many significant figures as needed. Therefore the answer must be expressed to five significant figures. | |
In the calculation shown on the right 12.64 has four significant figures while the fraction 2/5 has as many significant figures as needed. Therefore the answer must be expressed to four significant figures. | |
Continue with logarithms when calculating pH |