Easy MCQ +4 / -1

The number of significant figures in 0.00250 is:

  1. A 2
  2. B 3 Correct answer
  3. C 5
  4. D 6

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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