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 100.1 .
Determine the number of significant digits in the value .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The given value is .
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 , the digits are non-zero, and the two zeros are trapped between them.
Thus, all four digits are significant.
The number of significant digits is .
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 , the digits are non-zero, and the two zeros are trapped between them.
Thus, all four digits are significant.
The number of significant digits is .