Physics-Significant Figures

NEET Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

The masses of two objects are measured as 12.3 g and 0.00456 g. When these masses are added, what is the sum reported with the correct number of significant figures?

A

12.30456 g

B

12.305 g

C

12.30 g

D

12.3 g

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

When adding numbers, the result should be reported with the least number of decimal places of any number in the sum. Here, 12.3 has the least decimal places (1), so the sum should be 12.3 g.

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