How many significant figures are represented in each of the following numbers? a) 7.1 x 10^-5 b) 0.00677 c) 750

a) 7.1 x 10⁻⁵ : 2 significant figures

b) 0.00677 : 3 significant figures  

c) 750 : 2 significant figure  

Explanation:

The significant digits or figures refers to the digits of a given number that carry meaning and also contributes to precision of the given number.

a) 7.1 x 10⁻⁵ = 0.000071 : 2 significant figures, leading zeros are not significant.

b) 0.00677 : 3 significant figures, leading zeros are not significant.          

c) 750 : 2 significant figure, trailing zeros are not significant.        

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the transfer of heat by electromagnetic radiation is called thermal radiation . it is usually carried out by electromagnetic waves in an energy range just below the visible spectrum, which is the infrared range.

so the answer would be radiation.

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