Question

The number 0.003 written in scientific notation is 3 x 10^-3. why is the exponent negative

Answer 1

Answer: When we move decimal point 3 places to the right then we put the exponent negative. If you move the decimal places to the left, then the exponent will be positive

Answer 2

Because the product is a decimal

Explanation:

If the product is a number that has a whole number before it, then the exponent is positive. If it is negative, you have a decimal.