Problem: Indicate the number of significant figures in each of the following measured quantities.1.3×103 m/s { m m/s}
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Recall:
For a number in scientific notation: N x 10x, all digits comprising N ARE significant ; "10" and "x" are NOT significant. Example: 5.02 x 104 has THREE significant figures.
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Indicate the number of significant figures in each of the following measured quantities.
1.3×103 m/s
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