Chapter 1.5, Problem 1.12Q

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given number $\text{48}\text{.20}$ has to be expressed in scientific notation using only significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Scientific notation:

It is a method used to write the large numbers or very small numbers using the powers of ten.  The scientific notation is given as

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{N}\text{×}{\text{10}}^{\text{a}}\\ \text{where,}\text{N}\text{=}\text{any}\text{number}\\ \text{a}\text{=}\text{positive}\text{or}\text{negative}\text{integer}\end{array}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given number $\text{480}\text{.0}$ has to be expressed in scientific notation using only significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given number $\text{0}\text{.126}$ has to be expressed in scientific notation using only significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given number $\text{9,200}$ has to be expressed in scientific notation using only significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given number $\text{0}\text{.0520}$ has to be expressed in scientific notation using only significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given number $\text{822}$ has to be expressed in scientific notation using only significant figures.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).