Physics 30

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Non-zero digits within the given measurement or reporting resolution are ________________

Non-zero digits within the given measurement or reporting resolution are significant.

Zeros between two significant non-zero digits are ______________

Zeros between two significant non-zero digits are significant (significant trapped zeros)

Zeros to the left of the first non-zero digit (leading zeros) are _______________

Zeros to the left of the first non-zero digit (leading zeros) are not significant.

Zeros to the right of the last non-zero digit in a number with the decimal point are ______________ if they are within the measurement or reporting resolution.

Zeros to the right of the last non-zero digit in a number with the decimal point are significant if they are within the measurement or reporting resolution.

Trailing zeros in an integer are _________________

Trailing zeros in an integer may or may not be significant, depending on the measurement or reporting resolution.