Question

What is 0.0015kg in scientific notation?

Answer 1

`1.5` x `10^-3` kg

Explanation:

1. Start by moving the decimal until there is only 1 digit in front of
   it.
   => Move three times to the right.
2. Figure out the value on the exponent.
   Since we moved the decimal to the right, our exponent sign will be negative .
   Since we moved the decimal three times, the number will be 3 .
   => Exponent = `10^-3`

Answer: `0.0015` kg = `1.5` x `10^-3` kg