Write in Scientific Notation

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Answer 1

To write the number \(0.00000253\) in scientific notation, follow these steps:

1. Identify the significant figures: The significant figures in this number are 253.
2. Move the decimal point: Move the decimal point 6 places to the right to convert \(0.00000253\) to \(2.53\).
3. Determine the exponent: Since you moved the decimal point to the right, the exponent will be negative. The exponent will be -6.

Thus, in scientific notation, \(0.00000253\) can be written as:

\[ 2.53 \times 10^{-6} \]