Physics-Significant Figures

NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about significant figures is true?

A

All non-zero digits are significant.

B

Trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are significant.

C

Zeros to the left of the first non-zero digit are always significant.

D

The position of the decimal point determines the number of significant figures.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, all non-zero digits are indeed significant, while trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are not significant, and zeros to the left of the first non-zero digit are not significant.

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