Physics-Significant Figures

NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about significant figures is true?

A

All non-zero digits are significant.

B

Trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point are not significant.

C

Leading zeros in a number less than 1 are significant.

D

Zeros at the end of a whole number without a decimal point are always significant.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the rules for significant figures, all non-zero digits are indeed significant, as stated in the NCERT context. The other options reflect common misconceptions about significant figures.

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