Physics-Significant Figures

NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If the mass of a sphere is measured as 5.432 g and its volume as 2.34 cm³, what is the density of the sphere expressed with the correct number of significant figures?

A

321 g/cm³

B

32 g/cm³

C

3188 g/cm³

D

319 g/cm³

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The density calculation should be based on the measurement with the least number of significant figures, which is 2.34 cm³ with 3 significant figures. Therefore, the result should also have 3 significant figures.

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