While converting a number to scientific notation, if you move the decimal point four places to the left, then the exponent that you use for the 10 will have a negative sign. Is this a true statement?

While converting a number to scientific notation, if you move the decimal point four places to the left, then the exponent that you use for the 10 will have a negative sign. Is this a true statement?

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While converting a number to scientific notation, if you move the decimal point four places to the left, then the exponent that you use for the 10 will have a negative sign.

A.

True

B.

False

Why is this false? because moving a decimal point to the left always results in a positive number.

How to Express 0.000332 in Scientific Notation

Using the formula 3.32*10^-4:

3.32(10−4)

=3.32*10−4

=3.32*

1

10*10*10*10

=0.000332


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