The number of significant figures in 231002.6is (a) 23 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 26
Correct option is B) When numbers are written in scientific notation, then the number of digits between 1 and 10 gives the number of significant figures. Thus, the number 6.02×10²³ contains 3 significant figures. All the three digits (6,0 and 2) are significant. Hence, option B is correct.
Correct option is B) When numbers are written in scientific notation, then the number of digits between 1 and 10 gives the number of significant figures. Thus, the number 6.02×10²³ contains 3 significant figures. All the three digits (6,0 and 2) are significant. Hence, option B is correct.
