Question

express the number 0.00000005864 in scientific notation. the number is expressed as in scientific notation. (use scientific notation. use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Move decimal point

Move the decimal point to get a number between 1 and 10. For 0.00000005864, we move it 8 places to the right to get 5.864.

Step2: Determine exponent

Since we moved the decimal point 8 places to the right, the exponent of 10 is - 8.

Step3: Write in scientific - notation

The scientific - notation is \(5.864\times10^{-8}\).

Answer:

\(5.864\times10^{-8}\)