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 considered significant. | Reason (R): The power of 10 in scientific notation does not affect 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 A
Detailed Explanation
In scientific notation, trailing zeros in the base number are significant, and the power of 10 does not influence significant figures, thus R explains A.
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