Would there be 1 or 3? Thanks!
2007-02-04 09:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by silver 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
3, because you're original data was 1.53 cal, which has 3 significant digits. your conversion value would then be:
1.53cal= 0.00153 kcal, or 1.53x10^-3 kcal
2007-02-04 09:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by kz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there are exactly 1000 calories in a kilocal (by definition) the number of sig figs is determined by how accurately you can determine the number of calories. In this case, to three significant figures. Your answer would be 0.00153 kcal.
2007-02-04 17:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My experience says 3. In conversions you want to end with the same number of sigfigs as you began with.
2007-02-04 17:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Janel J1028 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 :*)
2007-02-04 17:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋