Write the following measurements in scientific notation. All answers should be written up to hundredths place. Follow the rules in rounding off numbers. Quantity Measurement Scientific notation 1. diameter of the          sun 1391400 km   2. Speed of light 2997792458 m/s   3. distance of the earth from the sun 149597870700 m   4. size of bacteria 0.0005 m   5. diameter of proton 0.000 000 000 001 mm

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  1. Write the following measurements in scientific notation. All answers should be written up to hundredths place. Follow the rules in rounding off numbers.

Quantity

Measurement

Scientific notation

1. diameter of the   

      sun

1391400 km

 

2. Speed of light

2997792458 m/s

 

3. distance of the earth from the sun

149597870700 m

 

4. size of bacteria

0.0005 m

 

5. diameter of proton

0.000 000 000 001 mm

 

 

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