If we want to write 0.00005485 is engineering notation, what is the power for 10?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Shouldn't it be 6 because the question said engineering notation

oobleck · Answer

10^-5, since you have to move the decimal point 5 places to the right.

Damon · Answer

0.00005485 = 5.485 * 10^-5 like oobleck said.

Anonymous · Answer

I got it wrong the correct answer is 6