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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 between two non-zero digits are significant

C

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