Question

Convert from Decimal Notation to Scientific Notation

In the following exercises, write each number in scientific notation.
555. 0 .041

Answer 1

Hence, 0.041 can be expressed as
`$4.1 * 10^(-2)$`.

Explanation:

- Given 0.041

- Use given, move the decimal point so that first factor is greater than or equal to 1 but less than 10 .

- Then count n and write in scientific notation.

Step 1 of 1

Consider 0.041

`$$\Rightarrow 4.1$$`

Decimal has moved to 2 places at right.

The power will be negative as original no. is less than 1 .

So,
`$4.1 * 10^(-2)$`

`$$0.041=4.1 * 10^(-2) \text {. }$$`