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How many significant figures are there in the measurement 2.30 x 10^5
mm ? *
2
3
4.
5

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Answer:

3.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello,

In this case, considering the given number:


2.30x10^5

We can see that it does not have zeros to left of the first nonzero digit which is 2, therefore, we just have to consider the 2, 3 and 0 as significant figures because the right-handed zeros are actually considered. Hence, such measurement has 3 significant figures.

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