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Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements
1. Matter and Measurements / Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements / Problem 3

Determine the length of the rod using the metric ruler provided in the figure. How many significant figures are there in the measurement? What is the estimated digit?
Metric ruler showing a rod measuring approximately 4.9 cm and 5.1 cm for significant figures.

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