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Are conversion factors exact numbers and do not count for determining significant figures?

1) True
2) False

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Final answer:

Conversion factors that are exact numbers, such as those based on prefixes or equalities within the same system of measurement, do not affect the determination of significant figures in a final answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Conversion factors that are exact numbers, such as those based on prefixes or equalities within the same system of measurement, do not affect the determination of significant figures in a final answer. These exact numbers are defined or counted numbers and are considered to have an infinite number of significant figures.

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