Physics-Significant Figures
NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A student measures the length and width of a rectangle as 5.00 m and 3.2 m, respectively. What is the area of the rectangle expressed with the correct number of significant figures?
A
16.0 m²
B
16.00 m²
C
15.0 m²
D
15.00 m²
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The area is calculated as 5.00 m × 3.2 m = 16.00 m². However, the area should be expressed with the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the least significant figures, which is two significant figures, giving 16.0 m².
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