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The correct number of significant figures in the number "9.080 x 10-4"26453

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Step-by-step explanation:

9.080x10^-4

Some rules to understand significant figures:

1. Non-zero digits are always significant

2. Zeros between non-zero digits are always significant.

3. Leading zeros are never significant.

4. Trailing zeros are only significant if the number contains a decimal point

According to this number has 4 significant figures.

Answer: 4

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