Question

indicate how many significant figures there are in each of the following measured values. 0.002450 a. 1 b. 5 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4

Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant - figure rules

Leading zeros are not significant. Trailing zeros after a non - zero digit and after a decimal point are significant.

Step2: Analyze 0.002450

The leading zeros (the three zeros before 2) are not significant. The digits 2, 4, 5, and 0 are significant.

Answer:

E. 4