The number of significant figures in 0.00250 is:
Solution
Leading zeros don't count; the trailing zero after the decimal does. Digits 2, 5, 0 → 3 sig figs.
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Units and Measurement · Topic: Significant Figures
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