Question

express the distance 48,000,000 meters using scientific notation in meters and then in millimeters. the distance 48,000,000 meters is expressed as 4.8×10^7 meters in scientific notation. (use scientific notation. use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed.) when converted to millimeters, the distance 48,000,000 meters is expressed as millimeters in scientific notation. (use scientific notation. use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion factor

1 meter = 1000 millimeters = $10^{3}$ millimeters.

Step2: Convert 48000000 meters to millimeters

Multiply the number of meters by the conversion - factor. So, $48000000\times10^{3}$ millimeters.

Step3: Write in scientific notation

$48000000 = 4.8\times10^{7}$, then $4.8\times10^{7}\times10^{3}=4.8\times10^{7 + 3}=4.8\times10^{10}$ millimeters.

Answer:

$4.8\times10^{10}$ millimeters