Chapter SH, Problem 11.3APP

To determine

To express: The given number in scientific notation.

Answer to Problem 11.3APP

  $4,500,000,000\text{ years}$ in scientific notation is written as $\underset{\_}{4.5\times {10}^9\text{ years}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Age of Earth = $4,500,000,000\text{ years}$

Calculation:

  $4,500,000,000\text{ years}$ in scientific notation is written as:

  $4,500,000,000\text{ years}=4.5\times {10}^9\text{ years}$

Conclusion:

  $4,500,000,000\text{ years}$ in scientific notation is written as $\underset{\_}{4.5\times {10}^9\text{ years}}$ .