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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Convert this number to scientific notation
0.000984