Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 1,700 g
A) 3
B) 4
C) 2
D) 1
E) none of these

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The number of significant digits in 1,700 g depends on the context in which it is given, but typically, trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are not considered significant. Therefore, it has 2 significant digits (the "1" and the "7"), assuming no additional context is provided to indicate the zeros are significant.

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