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1.11: Videos- Significant Figures

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    Unit Conversion and Significant Figures

    A unit is the frequently arbitrary designation we have given to something to convey a definite magnitude of a physical quantity and every quantity can be expressed in terms of the seven base units that are contained in the international system of units. Hank thinks this is a thrilling subject, and while you may not agree, it is a subject that is very important if you want to be a scientist and communicate with accuracy and precision with other scientists.

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    Significant Figures Made Easy

    This video discusses significant figures.

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    Error and Percent Error

    This video discusses error and percent error.

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    Arsenic in Fruit Juice

    This news clip covers studies done on arsenic levels in fruit juice.

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