Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Record ANY measurement to the correct number of sig figs forevermore by learning only TWO RULES! One rule is for digital readouts and the other is for analog readouts. Examples include measuring a length with calipers vs a ruler and measuring the volume of a liquid with a graduated cylinder.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Last Digit is an Estimate
2:03 Digital Readout (Calipers)
2:34 Analog Readout (Ruler)
3:29 Volume of a Liquid Using a Graduated Cylinder (Bottom of Meniscus)
#SignificantFigures #SigFigs #Chemistry
Record ANY measurement to the correct number of sig figs forevermore by learning only TWO RULES! One rule is for digital readouts and the other is for analog readouts. Examples include measuring a length with calipers vs a ruler and measuring the volume of a liquid with a graduated cylinder.
Related Units:
Studying sig figs? Here's the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMs9m0GL4dz8jSs0K4PWfqCp
If you want a strong foundation for chemistry, watch the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMssGHFrR4Ee7_-8cFBvBkgN
If you're studying early atomic theory, this playlist is your friend: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMszGN5XY0QXNP_t-9Z-B8C2
If you're studying for the MCAT: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUW25kBaMMuJZI5IVWO8X0syBANn-YqY
🍵Buy the Professor a tea to keep the videos coming: patreon.com/c/ChemistryinaNutshell
🧪 For the chemist who prefers eyebrows: Grab the complete collection of 11 hand-drawn lab safety posters: payhip.com/b/SNQL0
🔬As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Start your shopping here: amazon.com/shop/chemnut?ccs_id=11f20bce-5f74-427b-85fb-bdf66849405a
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Last Digit is an Estimate
2:03 Digital Readout (Calipers)
2:34 Analog Readout (Ruler)
3:29 Volume of a Liquid Using a Graduated Cylinder (Bottom of Meniscus)
#SignificantFigures #SigFigs #Chemistry
