17Trinity17 17Trinity17
  • 11-09-2015
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is the best order-of-magnitude for 0.000006?


A.10^-4
B.10^-5
C.10^-6
D.10^-7

Respuesta :

SchwarzschildRadius
SchwarzschildRadius SchwarzschildRadius
  • 11-09-2015
So,

Optimally, we want a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of ten.

If we move the decimal place 6 places to the right, we get 6.

So we want [tex]10^{-6}[/tex].

The correct option is C.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Help. Write the ratio as a unit rate.
What type of front involves fast moving thunderstorms and severe weather?
How many episodes of south park are there?
In order to write a strong essay that links together related ideas and sentences, the writer must employ
Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving at 3.66x10^6 m/s
What were the intended goals for prohibition?
What's the relationship between the revolt in Santa Domingo and France's interest in North America? How did this events affect US territorial expansion?
If the graph of a rational function R has the vertical asymptote x=4 the factor x-4 must be present in the denominator of R
Some bacteria live in the roots of plants like soybeans and peas. What is the role of these bacteria in the nitrogen cycle? to absorb nitrogen-containing com
Making a daily or regular trip between home and a workplace, school, or other destination is called __________. A. commuting B. gridlocking C. building infrastr