Combined Science GCSE
Significant Figures
What Significant Figures means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Significant Figures
The digits in a number that carry meaning contributing to its measurement resolution or precision.
Topics that use Significant Figures
- Key concepts of physics (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Significant Figures in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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