Question

How many significant figures are in the measurement 0.020 km? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

Answer : Number of significant figures are 2 i.e. 2,0.

Explanation :

Significant figures :

A large as well as a small number can be written in the form of significant figures. The order of any number is defined as the power of 10.

In 0.020 Km, there are two significant numbers i.e. 2, 0. The zeros after 2 must count to find the numbers of significant figures.

So, the correct option is (b) " 2 significant figure ".