Question 142

The paper clip below has the indicated length. What is the length in standard form.

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Solution

Length of the paper clip = 0.05 m
In standard form, 0.05 m = $0.5 \times 10^{- 1} = 5.0 \times 10^{- 2} m$
Hence, the length of the paper clip in standard form is $5.0 \times 10^{- 2}$ m.

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Question 142 The paper clip below has the indicated length. What is the length in standard form.

Length of the paper clip = 0.05 m In standard form, 0.05 m = 0.5×10−1=5.0×10−2m Hence, the length of the paper clip in standard form is 5.0×10−2 m.

Question 142

The paper clip below has the indicated length. What is the length in standard form.

Length of the paper clip = 0.05 m
In standard form, 0.05 m = $0.5 \times 10^{- 1} = 5.0 \times 10^{- 2} m$
Hence, the length of the paper clip in standard form is $5.0 \times 10^{- 2}$ m.