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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