Question

Write the number 0.000938 in scientific notion.

Answer 1

0.000938 in scientific notion.

First we need to move the decimal to its right and we need a number which is between 1-10. 

0.000938
00.00938
000.0938
0000.938
00009.38

We moved the decimal 4 times and to the right so it will be negative. -4.


9.38 × 10^-4

Scientific notation of 0.000938 is 9.38 × 10^-4.

Check:-

9.38 × 10^-4 = 0.000938
0.000938 = 0.000938
Correct!

Scientific notation of 0.000938 is 9.38 × 10^-4.