A student measures length as 3.600 cm using vernier calliper of least count 0.001 cm. Number of significant figures is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A student measures length as 3.600 cm using vernier calliper of least count 0.001 cm. Number of significant figures is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 1
D. 3
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
3.600 has 4 significant figures (3,6,0,0). Trailing zeros after decimal are significant due to precision.

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