PhysicsNEET 2020Significant figures and errors in measurement

Units and Measurements

Taking into account the significant figures, what is the value of $9.99$ m $- 0.0099$ m?

A.9.9801 m
B.9.98 m✓
C.9.980 m
D.9.9 m

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