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Simplify the expression. Write the answer using scientific notation. (4 x 10^13)^-2 -8 x 10^-26 6.25 x 10^-27 0.0625 x 10^-26 6.25 x 10^-28

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(4 x 10^13)^-2

(4)^-2 x (10^-26)

.0625 x 10^-26 = 6.25 x 10 ^ -28

The underlined expression is the right answer because it follows the rule of scientific notation.

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Answer:

Option 4th is correct that is:
6.25\cdot 10^(-28)

Explanation:

We have been given an expression:


(4\cdot 10^(13))^(-2)


4^(-2)\cdot 10^(13\cdot -2)

Using
x^(-a)=(1)/(x^a)

Here, x= and a= -2


(1)/(4^2)\cdot 10^(-26)

On simplification:


0.0625\cdot10^(-26)

When we right shift the decimal to 2 points power will be deducted by 2


6.25\cdot 10^(-28)

Therefore, Option 4th is correct that is:
6.25\cdot 10^(-28)