Which choice best describes the degree of uncertainty in the measurement 16.30 g?
A)The uncertainty cannot be determined without additional information.
B)The quantity is exact.
C)±1.00 g
D)±0.10 g
E)±0.01 g

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The degree of uncertainty in a measurement is indicated by the number of decimal places or significant figures reported. In this case, the measurement is given as 16.30 g, which has two decimal places. This suggests that the measurement is precise to the hundredths place, or ±0.01 g.

Which Choice Best Describes the Degree of Uncertainty in the Measurement