NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about significant figures is true?
All non-zero digits are significant.
Trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are significant.
Zeros to the left of the first non-zero digit are always significant.
The position of the decimal point determines the number of significant figures.
Correct Answer
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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