Physics-Significant Figures

NEET Physics Significant Figures Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): In scientific notation, trailing zeroes in the base number are always significant. | Reason (R): The power of 10 in scientific notation determines 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.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In scientific notation, trailing zeroes in the base number are significant, but the power of 10 does not affect the number of significant figures.

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