To find the total area of the tape in square millimeters, we will multiply the length of the tape (in mm) by its width (in mm).
Given:
- Length of tape: \(1.14 \times 10^4\) mm
- Width of tape: \(12.7\) mm
Step 1: Multiply the coefficients
First, multiply the coefficients:
\[
1.14 \times 12.7 = 14.478
\]
Step 2: Add the exponents
Next, we can add the exponents of \(10\):
- The exponent of the first number is \(10^4\).
- The width has no exponent, which can be considered as \(10^0\).
Adding the exponents:
\[
4 + 0 = 4
\]
Step 3: Combine the results
Now, combine the results to form the scientific notation. Since \(14.478\) is not between \(1\) and \(10\), we need to adjust it:
\[
14.478 = 1.4478 \times 10^1
\]
So, the product in scientific notation is:
\[
1.4478 \times 10^1 \times 10^4 = 1.4478 \times 10^{5}
\]
Final Answer
Therefore, the total area in square millimeters of tape is:
\[
\boxed{1.4478 \times 10^5} \text{ mm}^2
\]