Question

how many significant figures are in the number 176 cm?
2
3
4
1

Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant figure rules

For non - decimal numbers without leading zeros, all digits are significant.

Step2: Analyze the number 176

The number 176 has three digits: 1, 7, and 6. All of these digits are non - zero and there are no leading or trailing zeros that would be non - significant in this context. So, we count each digit as a significant figure.

Answer:

3 (corresponding to the option with 3, i.e., the second option: 3)