Yes, the number is written in scientific notation.
Given
Determine if the number 5.1x10^-8 is written in scientific notation
Scientific notation;
Scientific notation is defined as mathematical representation used to represent the decimal number which presents between 1 to 10 multiplied by 10 raised to a power equal to some integer.
- If the power is more negative number will be smaller.
- If the power is less negative the number will greater.
The standard of the scientific notation is;
[tex]\rm =a\times b^{10}[/tex]
Therefore,
The number written in scientific notation is;
[tex]5.1\times10^{-8}[/tex]
Hence, yes, the number is written in scientific notation.
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