The scientific notation is [tex]2.21\times 10^5[/tex].
Solution:
Let us first define the scientific notation.
Scientific notation is used to write large numbers in a small manner.
Rule to write the Scientific notation:
- Write one number before the decimal point.
- Count the zeroes and number after the decimal point.
For example:
500 can be written as 5 × 10².
6500 can be written as 6.5 × 10³.
Given data:
Distance from Earth to Moon = 221,000 miles
To write this in a scientific notation.
221,000 = [tex]2.21\times 10^5[/tex]
Hence the scientific notation is [tex]2.21\times 10^5[/tex].
