Question

Significant figures in 0.030600

Answer 1

0.030400 has five significant figures

Answer 2

0.030600 = 3.0600 × 10^-2

So, 0.030600 has six significant figures.

Rules for Determining the Number of Significant Figures -

• All the non zero numbers are included as significant figures.

• A zero becomes significant if it comes between two non zero numbers.

• If any notation is given in exponential form then the numerical portion is counted as the significant figure.

• A decimal can't change the number of significant figures.