Physics-Significant Figures
NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following zeros is not considered significant in the number 0.00340?
A
The leading zeros before 3
B
The zero after 3
C
The zero after 4
D
The zero before the decimal point
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the rules for significant figures, zeros that precede the first non-zero digit in a decimal number are not significant. In 0.00340, the leading zeros (0.00) are not counted as significant figures.
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