Question

indicate how many significant figures there are in each of the following measured values. 1.00 a. 2 b. 3 c. 1 d. 5 e. 4

Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant - figure rules

Non - zero digits are always significant. Zeros between non - zero digits are significant. Trailing zeros after a decimal point are significant.

Step2: Analyze 1.00

The digit 1 is non - zero and significant. The two zeros after the decimal point are also significant. So, there are 3 significant figures.

Answer:

b. 3