Question

Express the following quotient in scientific notation.
(3.472 × 10^-12) ÷ (5.6 × 10^-3)

Answer 1

You plot those two terms in your scientific calculator and it shall give you in scientific notation form:\[\frac{ 3.472*10^{-12} }{ 5.6*10^{-3} }=6.2*10^{-10}\]

Answer 2

@UnkleRhaukus it is division, not multiplication.

Answer 3

Thank you, i think i understand that a bit better now.