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Given the numbers : 161 cm, 0.161 cm, 0.0161 cm. The number of significant figures for the three numbers are
Given the numbers : 161 cm, 0.161 cm, 0.0161 cm. The number of significant figures for the three numbers are
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Leading zeros are never counted as significant figures.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2026
- 3, 4 and 5 respectively
- 3, 3 and 4 respectively
- 3, 3 and 3 respectively
- 3, 4 and 4 respectively
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Leading zeros are not significant, while non-zero digits are significant.
All three numbers contain three significant digits.
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