Which Measurement Has the Fewest Number of Significant Figures

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which measurement has the fewest number of significant figures?

• A)12.80 m
• B)0.1280 m
• C)0.001280 m
• D)1280 m
• E)All of the measurements have the same number of significant figures.

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Definitions:

Sensory Nerve Endings

Specialized endings of sensory neurons designed to detect stimuli from the environment, such as temperature, pressure, and pain.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory nerve fibers that terminate loosely in the tissue and are involved in sensing pain, temperature, and touch.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing key roles in touch and sound perception.

Compression

The act of pressing together to reduce size or volume, often used in medical treatments or data reduction techniques.