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why are sig. figs important?

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Answered by DrBob222
It is important, in reporting results or in measuring physical constants, that we not extend the precision of a measurement arbitrarily. For example, if we can measure a quantity of liquid added to a beaker as 2.50 mL, what good does it do to say we added 2.50113445?
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