To the correct number of significant figures,what is the temperature reading on the following Celsius thermometer?
A)15°C
B)15.6°C
C)15.67°C
D)16°C

Question

To the correct number of significant figures,what is the temperature reading on the following Celsius thermometer? 
A)15°C 
B)15.6°C 
C)15.67°C 
D)16°C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature reading appears to be between 15.6°C and 15.7°C on the thermometer, so the best choice to the correct number of significant figures is 15.67°C, which has three significant figures. Answer A (15°C) has only two significant figures, so it is not precise enough. Answer D (16°C) is too high and answer B (15.6°C) is not precise enough.

To the Correct Number of Significant Figures,what Is the Temperature