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The length of object measured to the nearest centimetre is 120 cm. If the length is expressed in mm, then the number of significant figures is

A

4

B

2

C

3

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
C
There is no change in the number os significant figures in a measurement, even if it is changed form one system to another system.
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