Physics-Significant Figures
NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a rectangular sheet with its length and breadth measured as 16.2 cm and 10.1 cm, respectively. If you calculate the area of this sheet, how many significant figures should the final result have?

A
2 significant figures
B
3 significant figures
C
4 significant figures
D
5 significant figures
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The area calculation involves multiplication, and the final result should not have more significant figures than the measurement with the least number of significant figures, which is 3.
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