Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Physics and Mathematics
Determine the number of significant digits in the value 1001 .
Determine the number of significant digits in the value .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
According to the rules of significant figures, all non-zero digits are significant.
Zeros occurring between two non-zero digits are also considered significant.
In the given value , the digits and are non-zero, and the two zeros are located between them.
Thus, all four digits are significant.
The number of significant digits is .
Zeros occurring between two non-zero digits are also considered significant.
In the given value , the digits and are non-zero, and the two zeros are located between them.
Thus, all four digits are significant.
The number of significant digits is .