Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 0.0050 g
A) 2
B) 1
C) 4
D) 3
E) 0

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The measurement 0.0050 g has two significant digits because the zeros after the decimal point but before the 5 are not significant; they merely set the decimal place. The zeros after the 5 are significant because they are trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point.

Determine the Accuracy of the Measurement; That Is, Give the Number