How many significant figures does the number 0.062 contain?

The number 0.062 contains two significant figures.

To explain, significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision. This includes all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and any trailing zeros when there is a decimal point. In the case of 0.062, the leading zeros (the zeros before the 6 and 2) are not counted as significant figures because they serve only as placeholders. Thus, the 6 and 2 are the only significant digits, giving us a total of two significant figures.

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