Question

multiple-choice question
how many significant figures are in the number 5.00×10³ liters?
4
3
2
1
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant figures in scientific notation

In scientific notation \( a \times 10^{n} \), the significant figures are determined by the coefficient \( a \).

Step2: Analyze the coefficient \( 5.00 \)

The coefficient here is \( 5.00 \). The digits \( 5 \), \( 0 \) (first zero after decimal), and \( 0 \) (second zero after decimal) are all significant. So we count the number of significant figures in \( 5.00 \), which is 3.

Answer:

3 (corresponding to the option "3")