How many significant figures are present in the following?
(i) 0.0048 (ii) 208 (iii)5005 (iv) 126,000 (v) 500.0 (vi) 2.0034

Explanation

To determine the number of significant figures in each of the given numbers, we will follow the rules for identifying significant figures:

1. **Non-zero digits are always significant.**
2. **Any zeros between significant digits are significant.**
3. **Leading zeros (zeros before the first non-zero digit) are not significant.**
4. **Trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point are significant.**
5. **Trailing zeros in a whole number without a decimal point are not significant.**

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