Question
Physics Question on Units and measurement
The number of significant figures in the measurement of a length 0.079000 m is:
A
7
B
2
C
5
D
4
Answer
5
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is: (C) : 5
The number of significant figures in the measurement 0.079000 m is 5 because all the digits from left to right are considered significant, and the trailing zeros after the decimal point also count as significant figures when they are a part of a measured value with a decimal point.