This math topic focuses on converting small decimal numbers into scientific notation with emphasis on achieving precision up to one decimal place. The problems involve expressing several decimal values, each containing varying numbers of zeros before a significant digit, into the format "n times 10 to the power of m," where n is a decimal number and m is an integer exponent. This involves recognizing and applying the precise placement of decimal points and determining the correct power of ten for effective standardization, which is a key aspect of understanding scientific notation in mathematics.
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Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00015