NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about significant figures is correct?
All non-zero digits in a measurement are significant figures.
Trailing zeros in a whole number without a decimal point are always significant.
Leading zeros in a decimal number are considered significant figures.
All zeros in a number are significant regardless of their position.
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Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, all non-zero digits are indeed significant. Trailing zeros in whole numbers without a decimal point are not significant, leading zeros are not significant, and not all zeros are significant depending on their position.
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