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How many significant figures are in 0.0034 cm? a 2 b 3 c 1 d 4

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Answer:

A. 2 sig figs

Step-by-step explanation:

In the number 0.0034, the zeros are called leading zeros. The only function of leading zeros is to fix the decimal point. Leading zeros are not counted as significant figures.

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