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The scientific notation 2 x 10-2 has what value?
0.02
0.002
0.2
0.0002

User Grigione
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Since the exponent is negative, you move the decimal (2.0) to the left two spots leaving you with .02
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Answer : The correct option is, 0.02

Explanation :

The scientific notation is a way of the representation of the very small or very large number.

The given scientific notation is,
2* 10^(-2)

That means,


2* 10^(-2)=(2)/(100)=0.02

Hence, the scientific notation of
2* 10^(-2) has 0.02 value.

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