Physics-Significant Figures

NEET Physics Significant Figures Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): In scientific notation, trailing zeros in the base number are always significant. | Reason (R): The location of the decimal point does not impact the number of significant figures.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

While both statements are true, the reason does not directly explain why trailing zeros are significant; it explains that decimal placement doesn't affect significance.

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