Why six unit used for precision?



Why six unit used for precision?..

Answer / Prabha Rani

In analytical chemistry, a precision of 6 significant figures is often used because it is the maximum number of significant figures that can be assured with reasonable accuracy. Beyond this, additional digits may not represent true values due to experimental error and other factors.

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