Question

question
how many significant figures are there in the measured quantity 1.52×10¹ kg?
answer
five significant figures
three significant figure
two significant figures
four significant figures
i dont know yet

Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant - figure rules

In scientific notation \(a\times10^{n}\), the significant figures are determined by the digits in \(a\).

Step2: Identify digits in \(a\)

For \(1.52\times 10^{4}\), the number \(a = 1.52\). The digits \(1\), \(5\), and \(2\) are significant.

Answer:

B. Three significant figures