Chapter PSS, Problem 10ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ounce of metal that is heavier has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Scientific notation is used to write large numbers or small numbers as the product of a nonexponential term and exponential term in the form of $M\times {10}^n$. $M$ is the number between $1$ to $10$ written with a decimal after first non-zero digit in the number and $n$ is the exponent which may be positive or negative.