NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about significant figures is correct?
Trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are always significant.
For numbers greater than 1, trailing zeros are significant only if a decimal is present.
All zeros in a scientific notation are non-significant.
The number of significant figures in a result can exceed that of the measured values used to calculate it.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, for a number greater than 1, trailing zeros are not significant without a decimal point, while they are significant when a decimal is present. The other options reflect common misconceptions about significant figures.
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