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 100.10 .
Determine the number of significant digits in the value .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
According to the rules for determining significant figures, all non-zero digits are significant. Zeros between non-zero digits are significant, and trailing zeros in a number containing a decimal point are also significant.
In the given value , the non-zero digits are significant. The zeros between the non-zero digits are significant. The trailing zero after the decimal point is also significant.
Therefore, all five digits in are significant. The number of significant digits is .
In the given value , the non-zero digits are significant. The zeros between the non-zero digits are significant. The trailing zero after the decimal point is also significant.
Therefore, all five digits in are significant. The number of significant digits is .