NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Which combination of statements about significant figures is correct?
Trailing zeroes in a number with a decimal are significant; those without a decimal are not.
All zeroes in scientific notation are not significant.
The result of a calculation can have more significant figures than the least precise measurement.
Significant figures are irrelevant when using scientific notation.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A accurately reflects the rules of significant figures regarding trailing zeroes, while the other statements misrepresent the concepts outlined in the NCERT context.
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