Question

16. The number 0.005802 expressed in proper scientific notation is_______

A 0.5802 x 10-²
B 560.2 x 10-5
C 5.802 x 103
D 5.802 x 10-3

Answer 1

The number 0.005802 expressed in proper scientific notation is 5.802 x 10^-3

Step-by-step explanation:

• To convert this number to scientific notation, the decimal point must be moved so that there is one digit (1-9) to the left of the decimal point.
• So moving the decimal point 3 places to the right makes the number 5.802.
• Then to make this equivalent to the original number given, it must be multiplied by a power of 10.
• Moving 3 places to the right is equivalent to multiplying the number by 10^-3.
• So, the number in scientific notation is 5.802 x 10^-3.

Therefore, Option D is correct.