Question

Write down the significant figures in the following
1. $5238$ N
2. $4200$kg

• A. $4,4$
• B. $4,2$
• C. $4,3$
• D. $5,3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $4,2$

All non-zero digits are significant and last zeros are not considered as significant.

(a) : The given number $5238$ has four significant figures.

(b) : The given number $4200$ has two significant figures.