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Significant Figures (digits) = reliable figures obtained by measurement = all digits known with certainty plus one estimated digit Taking the measurement Is always some uncertainty Because of the limits of the instrument you are using EXAMPLE: mm ruler Is the length of the line between 4 and 5 cm? Yes, definitely.Is the length between 4.0 and 4.5 cm? Yes, it looks that way. But is the length 4.3 cm? Is it 4.4 cm? Let’s say we are certain that it is 4.3 cm or 43mm, but not at long as 4.4cm. So – we need to add one more digit to ensure the measurement is more accurate. Since we’ve de