The area of a rectangular field (in m²) of length 55.3 m and breadth 25 m after rounding off the value for correct significant digits is:
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The area of a rectangular field (in m²) of length 55.3 m and breadth 25 m after rounding off the value for correct significant digits is:

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Area = 55.3 × 25 = 1382.5 m². Step 2: The factor 25 has two significant figures, so the product must be reported with two significant figures: 1.4×10³ m² = 14×10² m². Final: Hence option C.