Module 3

Question 1

derived from Latin approximatus, from proximus meaning very near

Answer 1

APPROXIMATION

Question 2

refer to using a simpler process or model when the correct model is difficult to use

Answer 2

APPROXIMATION

Question 3

accurate known digit , plus one uncertain digit

Answer 3

significant digit

Question 4

SCIENTIFIC NOTATION: 3427

Answer 4

3.427 X 10^3

Question 5

SN: 0.00456

Answer 5

4.56 X 10 ^(-3)

Question 6

0.0000455

Answer 6

4.55 X 10 ^(-5)

Question 7

3100.0 X 10^2

Answer 7

3100.0 X 10^2

Question 8

0.0224X 10^4

Answer 8

2.24 x 10^2

Question 9

(3.95 x 10^2)/ 1.5 x 10^6

Question 10

6.022 x10^23/ 3.011 x 10^(-56)

Question 11

(4.50 x 10^(-12) )((3.67 x 10^(-12))