Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsPhysics and Mathematics
Determine the number of significant digits in the value 100.1 .
Options
- A4
- B5
- C3
- D2
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
The given value is 100.1 . According to the rules for determining significant figures, all non-zero digits are significant, and any zeros between non-zero digits are also significant. In the number 100.1 , the digits 1 are non-zero, and the two zeros are trapped between them. Thus, all four digits are significant. The number of significant digits is 4 .