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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