Convert 1.7 g to mg. Make sure answer has correct number of significant figures.

To convert 1.7 grams (g) to milligrams (mg), we use the conversion factor:

\[
1 \, \text{g} = 1000 \, \text{mg}
\]

So:

\[
1.7 \, \text{g} \times 1000 = 1700 \, \text{mg}
\]

Since the original value, 1.7 g, has 2 significant figures, the final answer should also have 2 significant figures.

Thus, the final answer is:

\[
1.7 \, \text{g} = 1.7 \times 10^3 \, \text{mg} = 1.7 \, \text{kmg}
\] 

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you round numbers to a specific number of significant figures?
2. What is the difference between precision and accuracy in measurements?
3. How do you convert units in the metric system (e.g., kg to g)?
4. How do significant figures affect the precision of a calculation?
5. How does the metric system simplify conversions between units?

**Tip**: Always identify the number of significant figures in the original measurement before performing conversions to ensure accuracy.

This guide shows how to convert 1.7 grams to milligrams while ensuring the correct use of significant figures. Understand the process of unit conversion in the metric system and learn how significant figures affect calculations. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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