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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Math worksheet on 'Scientific Notation (Decimals) - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Multiplication - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_multiplication_advanced/
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Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0069
a A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 69.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
d A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 0.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 6.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.066
a A LaTex expression showing 6.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 66.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 6.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
d A LaTex expression showing 6.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
e A LaTex expression showing 6.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 0.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.063
a A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 63.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
f A LaTex expression showing 6.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.05
a A LaTex expression showing 5.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 5.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 5.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 5.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
f A LaTex expression showing 50.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.026
a A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 26.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 0.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of 0
f A LaTex expression showing 2.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0051
a A LaTex expression showing 5.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 5.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
c A LaTex expression showing 5.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
d A LaTex expression showing 5.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
e A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 51.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
0.0042
a A LaTex expression showing 42.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
b A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3
c A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -1
d A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -4
f A LaTex expression showing 4.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of -3