Question

question 9 of 10
why is it important to use the correct number of significant digits when reporting the results of an experiment?
a. so other scientists can see how spread out your data are
b. so other scientists can see how precise your measurements were
c. so other scientists can see how many separate trials you performed
d. so other scientists can compare their experimental results with yours

Explanation:

Significant digits indicate the precision of a measurement. They show the reliability of the values obtained in an experiment. For example, if a length is measured as 1.23 m, the three significant digits tell about the precision of the measuring instrument and the care taken in the measurement.

Answer:

B. So other scientists can see how precise your measurements were