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Explain the meaning of significant digits in measurement

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The significant digit in measurement related to accuracy and precision of certain measurement reading. The higher the significant number, the higher the accuracy of certain reading.

For example.

12.00kg is more accurate compare to 12.0kg because of more significant number

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