Source: Extra Practice
A length is measured as . Which of the following expressions represents this measurement in different units while maintaining the correct number of significant figures?
Options
Option A is correct
Option B
Option C
Option D
Explanation
A change of units does not change the number of significant figures in a measurement. The original value has 4 significant figures. In , the leading zeros are not significant, keeping the significant figures at 4. The other options change the precision and have 5 significant figures (e.g., and contain an extra trailing zero, which is significant).