Question

The scientific notation 2 x 10-2 has what value? 0.02 0.002 0.2 0.0002

Answer 1

Answer : The correct option is, 0.02

Explanation :

The scientific notation is a way of the representation of the very small or very large number.

The given scientific notation is, $2\times 10^{-2}$

That means,

$2\times 10^{-2}=\frac{2}{100}=0.02$

Hence, the scientific notation of $2\times 10^{-2}$ has 0.02 value.

Answer 2

Since the exponent is negative, you move the decimal (2.0) to the left two spots leaving you with .02