Number of significant figures in 0.0173 is_________________?
Correct answer: A. 3
- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 2
Explanation
In 0.0173, the zeros before 1 are leading zeros and are not significant; the digits 1, 7 and 3 are significant. Therefore there are 3 significant figures, while students may choose b by counting the leading zero as a measured digit.
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