Question

Which of the following is the number 0.008005 written in scientific notation?

A. 8.005 x 10(squared)
B. 8.500 x 10(to the negative third power)
C. 8.005 x 10(to the negative fourth power)
D. 8.005 x 10(to the negative third power

Answer 1

A. 8.005 • 10² = 800.5 (Incorrect)

B. 8.500 • 10⁻³ = 0.0085 (Incorrect)

C. 8.005 • 10⁻⁴ = 0.000801 (Incorrect)

D. 8.005 • 10⁻³ = 0.008005 (Correct)

Answer: D. 8.005 • 10⁻³