Assertion $(A)$: The number $0.00764$ has three significant figures.
Reason $(R)$: If the number is less than $1$,the zeros on the right of the decimal point but to the left of the first non-zero digit are not significant.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • C
    $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false.
  • D
    $(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true.

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$Reason$ : Significant figures define the accuracy of the measuring instrument.

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