Physics-Significant Figures
NEET Physics Significant Figures Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The result of a calculation involving measured values cannot be more accurate than the original measured values. | Reason (R): The final result must have more significant figures than the original data.
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.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true because calculations involving measured quantities should reflect the uncertainties of the original values. However, the reason is false as the final result cannot have more significant figures than the original data.
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