Question

State the temperature on the Celsius thermometer to the correct number of significant figures: (2.3)

Short answer

The temperature is$61.5^{o}C$

Step-by-step solution

introduction

According to the thermometer portrayed in the figure, every division addresses a one-degree change in temperature. From the figure, it is known with the assurance that the temperature lies somewhere in the range of$61-62$degrees.

explanation

Since it shows up someplace somewhere between the two, the temperature can be accounted for as $61.5^{o}C$.

The numbers$6$ and $1$are sure, while the number $5$is a guess.

Hence significant figures are certain digits $+$estimated digits

$2+1=3$

significant figures are$3$