Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The number of significant figures of the given distance needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The precision of a measurement is denoted by the number of digits reported and the reported digits are termed as significant figures.
Answer to Problem 8STP
Correct answer: The correct option is (d).
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option: Rules for significant figures are mentioned below:
- Non zero numbers are also count as significant.
- Zeros between non-zero numbers are also, count in significant figures.
- Trailing zeros after decimal are significant.
Therefore,
Thus, the correct option is (d).
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