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How many significant figures should alpha be given to?
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Original post by Zenarthra
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How many significant figures should alpha be given to?


I would recommend giving the full solution and the giving to 3sf, unless otherwise stated
I do about 2 dp.
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Original post by TenOfThem
I would recommend giving the full solution and the giving to 3sf, unless otherwise stated


But if i did use 3sf for alpha, for the last part how would i be able to give to 2dp?
Original post by Zenarthra
But if i did use 3sf for alpha, for the last part how would i be able to give to 2dp?


I would use actual alpha for later parts - the rounded version is just to provide an answer for an earlier part :smile:
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Original post by TenOfThem
I would use actual alpha for later parts - the rounded version is just to provide an answer for an earlier part :smile:


Ahh ok thanks!

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