Chapter 4, Problem 4CR

To determine

To determine if the scientific notation is correct $0.32\times {10}^{-4}$

Answer to Problem 4CR

NO because the decimal is not put after the first digit. It is placed after zero.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Expression $0.32\times {10}^{-4}$

Calculation:

While writing in scientific notation, it should always be followed that the decimal is put after the first digit & zeros (before or after) are dropped.

To correct this scientific notation, the decimal has to be moved to right by 1 point.

Hence, the correct scientific notation is

  $=3.2\times {10}^{-5}$

Conclusion-

The given notation is incorrect. The correct notation is as below-

  $=3.2\times {10}^{-5}$