Question

The radius of earth is 6,370,000 m. Express this measurement in km in scientific notation with the correct number of significant digits.

Answer 1

6.37 x 10³ Km

Step-by-step explanation:

given,

Radius of earth = 6,370,000 m

we know,

1 km = 1000 m

1 m = 0.001 Km

6,370,000 m = 6,370,000 x 0.001

= 6,370 Km

The number 6,370 has 3 significant figure.

To transform this to an exponential number, it is necessary to move the decimal to the left so there is only one digit in front of the decimal point.

Representing the given number in scientific notation

= 6.37 x 10³ Km