This math topic focuses on converting decimal numbers into scientific notation, specifically maintaining one decimal place in the answer. It forms part of broader practice on decimal multiplication. Each question presents a decimal and multiple answer choices that depict different powers of ten and decimal formats. The aim is to select the correct scientific notation to accurately represent the original decimal number. This topic is foundational in understanding and effectively manipulating numbers in scientific terms, which is vital for handling large-scale calculations efficiently in science and mathematics.

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Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places Worksheet

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Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places
1
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.059
a A LaTex expression showing 5.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 5.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 59.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 5.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
e A LaTex expression showing 5.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0097
a A LaTex expression showing 97.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 9.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 9.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
d A LaTex expression showing 9.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 9.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.019
a A LaTex expression showing 1.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 19.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 1.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 1.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 0.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 1.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.063
a A LaTex expression showing 63.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
f A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.006
a A LaTex expression showing 6.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
b A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 60.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 6.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 6.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 6.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.011
a A LaTex expression showing 0.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 11.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 1.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 1.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 1.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 1.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.039
a A LaTex expression showing 39.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
e A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 3.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
8
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.074
a A LaTex expression showing 74.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 0.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 7.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 7.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 7.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
f A LaTex expression showing 7.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0