STANDARD Physics Significant Figures MCQ Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding significant figures?
The terminal or trailing zero(s) in a number without a decimal point are not significant
All the zeros between two non-zero digits are significant, no matter where the decimal point is, if at all
For a number with a decimal, the trailing zero(s) are not significant.
The power of 10 is irrelevant to the determination of significant figures.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The trailing zero(s) in a number with a decimal point are significant. [Example: The numbers 3.500 or 0.06900 have four significant figures each.]
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