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What is the expression 9.34 x 10^3 kg when written in standard decimal form?

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The scientific notation tells us how much we should move the decimal point. In this case, you have to move the decimal point three times to the right, like this:


9.34\cdot10^3\operatorname{kg}=9340\text{ kg.}

We add zeros in case we get the last significant figure. The answer is 9340 kg.

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