Significant figures, also known as significant digits or sig figs, provide a way to convey the reliability and limitations of measurements and calculations. They indicate the precision of a measurement and convey the level of certainty or uncertainty associated with it.
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By using significant figures appropriately, individuals can convey the precision and limitations of their measurements and calculations. This ensures that data is accurately represented, calculations are properly evaluated, and the results of scientific studies are reliable and informative.
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