Operations with Significant Figures definitions Flashcards

Digits in a number that contribute to its precision, excluding leading and trailing zeros.

The number of digits to the right of the decimal point in a number.

Adjusting a number to reduce the number of digits, based on specific rules.

A mathematical operation where numbers are combined to form a sum.

A mathematical operation where a number is taken away from another.

A mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a specified number of times.

A mathematical operation where a number is split into equal parts.

A set of rules defining the sequence in which operations are performed in calculations.

A device or software used to perform mathematical calculations.

The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results.

Zeros that precede all non-zero digits in a number, not considered significant.

Zeros at the end of a number, which may or may not be significant depending on the context.

A mnemonic for the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.

The application of scientific methods and principles in calculations and measurements.

The application of engineering principles and practices in calculations and measurements.