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Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding significant figures?

A

All the non-zero digits are significant

B

All the zeros betwee two non-zero digits are significant

C

Greater the number of significant figrues in a measurement, smaller is the percentage error.

D

The power of 10 is counted while counting the number of significant figures.

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The correct Answer is:
D

The power of 10 is irrelevant tt he determination of significant figures.
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