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PHY 101 Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions Objective Question
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According to the rules for multiplication and division, what is the correct number of significant figures for the result of (4.56 × 1.4)?
Options
A 1
B 2
Correct Answer
C 3
D 4
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For multiplication and division, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the smallest number of significant figures. 4.56 has three significant figures, and 1.4 has two. Therefore, the product should be reported with two significant figures.

Hint

Identify the factor with the fewest significant figures; the answer must match that count.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 671 of 1250
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