Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 2 Decimal Places (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on converting decimals into scientific notation with emphasis on maintaining two-decimal-place precision. Each problem presents a different small decimal number that students must rewrite in scientific notation, identifying the correct power of ten to express the number compactly while ensuring only two significant figures are in the decimal part. The topic implicitly enhances understanding of place value and the powers of ten, crucial concepts in working with very large or very small numbers efficiently.

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Decimals - Convert to Scientific Notation - 2 Decimal Places

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Convert this number to scientific notation

0.000142

Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 2 Decimal Places Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 2 Decimal Places (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Units Large/Small Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_large_small_intro_metric/
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Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00000744
a A LaTex expression showing 74.40 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 0.74 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
c A LaTex expression showing 7.44 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
d A LaTex expression showing 7.44 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 7.44 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
f A LaTex expression showing 7.44 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00000581
a A LaTex expression showing 5.81 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
b A LaTex expression showing 0.58 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
c A LaTex expression showing 58.10 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
d A LaTex expression showing 5.81 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
e A LaTex expression showing 5.81 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0000529
a A LaTex expression showing 5.29 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 52.90 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 0.53 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
d A LaTex expression showing 5.29 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 5.29 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
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Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0000502
a A LaTex expression showing 5.02 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 0.50 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
c A LaTex expression showing 5.02 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 50.20 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
e A LaTex expression showing 5.02 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 5.02 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000984
a A LaTex expression showing 9.84 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 9.84 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 98.40 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 9.84 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 9.84 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 0.98 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
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Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000486
a A LaTex expression showing 48.60 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
b A LaTex expression showing 4.86 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 4.86 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
d A LaTex expression showing 0.49 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
e A LaTex expression showing 4.86 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 4.86 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.00000595
a A LaTex expression showing 5.95 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 5.95 multiplied by 10 to the power of -7
c A LaTex expression showing 0.60 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
d A LaTex expression showing 59.50 multiplied by 10 to the power of -6
e A LaTex expression showing 5.95 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 5.95 multiplied by 10 to the power of -5