Question

numeric 1 point
determine the number of sig figs in the number below:
0.0080
answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall sig - fig rules

Non - zero digits are always significant. Zeros between non - zero digits are significant. Leading zeros (zeros before the first non - zero digit) are not significant. Trailing zeros (zeros after the last non - zero digit) are significant if there is a decimal point.

Step2: Analyze the number 0.0080

The leading zeros (the three zeros before 8) are not significant. The 8 is a non - zero digit and is significant. The 0 after 8 is a trailing zero and since there is a decimal point, it is significant. So, there are 2 significant figures.

Answer:

2