Question

write 0.000318 in scientific notation.

Explanation:

Step1: Shift decimal to get 1-10

Move decimal 4 places right: $0.000318
ightarrow 3.18$

Step2: Set exponent for 10

Decimal moved 4 left, so exponent = $-4$

Step3: Combine into scientific notation

$3.18 \times 10^{-4}$

Answer:

$3.18 \times 10^{-4}$