State the General Rule for Significant Figures When Adding or Subtracting

question 29

Essay

State the general rule for significant figures when adding or subtracting numbers.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

In physics, the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Pitch

In music, the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum amount of stimulation needed for a stimulus to be detected by the senses.

Loudness

The subjective perception of the intensity of sound, often associated with the amplitude of sound waves.