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The number of significant figures in a reported measurement of 0.00361 is
The number of significant figures in a reported measurement of 0.00361 is
Updated On: Jan 9, 2025
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The Correct Option is A
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Significant figures are all the digits that are known accurately, plus one uncertain digit. In 0.003, the first three zeros are placeholders and do not count as significant figures.
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