Question

indicate how many significant figures there are in each of the following measured values. 0.00010
a. 3
b. 4
c. 2
d. 5
e. 1

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 0.00010

The leading zeros (the four zeros before 1) are not significant. The 1 and the 0 after it are significant. So there are 2 significant figures.

Answer:

C. 2