How many significant figures are in the following? a) 0. b) 2000 c) 35.6 d) 180,701

a) 0.1111 : 4 significant figures

b) 2000 : 1 significant figure

c) 35.6 : 3 significant figures

d) 180,701 : 6 significant digits

Explanation:

Significant figures or digits of a number are the digits that carry meaning and contribute to the precision of the number.

a) 0.1111 : 4 significant figures, leading zeros are not significant digits.

b) 2000 : 1 significant figure, trailing zeros are not significant.

c) 35.6 : 3 significant figures, all digits are significant.

d) 180,701 : 6 significant digits, zeros between mom-zero digits are significant.