Express the Number in Scientific Notation $4.8 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$

question 208

Multiple Choice

Express the number in scientific notation.
-480,000

• A) \(4.8 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }\)
• B) \(4.8 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }\)
• C) \(4.8 \times 10 ^ { 5 }\)
• D) \(4.8 \times 10 ^ { 4 }\)

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Definitions:

Sphenoidal Fontanel

An area on the skull where bones have not yet fused, specifically located at the junction of the sphenoid, temporal, and parietal bones; often closes early in life and may not be present in all individuals.

Fetal Skull

The bony structure forming the head of the fetus, comprising several soft spots (fontanelles) that allow for growth and flexibility during birth.

Maxillae

Paired bones forming the upper jaw and part of the facial skeleton, involved in the formation of the mouth, nose, and orbits.

Mandible

The bottom jawbone, known as the most substantial and robust bone in the human facial structure.