Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. 0.00104 m
A) 7
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 2

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The zeros between 1 and 4 are significant, so there are four significant digits in the measurement. Any additional zeros after the last non-zero digit would not be significant unless there is a decimal point present.

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