Question

significant figures

how many significant figures does each measurement have?

3,000. g = significant figures

Explanation:

Identify the given measurement

$$ 3,000.\text{ g} $$

Analyze the decimal point and trailing zeros

$$ \text{Decimal point is present} \implies \text{Trailing zeros are significant} $$

Count the significant digits

$$ \text{Digits: } 3, 0, 0, 0 \implies 4 \text{ significant figures} $$

Answer:

\(3,000.\text{ g} =\) <blank>4</blank> significant figures