The ____ Method Demands That a Decimal Point Be Placed

question 2

Multiple Choice

The ____ method demands that a decimal point be placed behind the first significant digit when the number is changed into powers of 10.

• A)electronic notation
• B)digital notation
• C)scientific notation
• D)metric notation

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Definitions:

Shear Stress

A force that occurs when layers within an object push in opposite directions parallel to their touching surfaces.

Burial Compression

The process by which sediment layers accumulate over time, exerting pressure on lower layers, leading to compaction and rock formation.

Fluid Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid, either a liquid or a gas, which plays a critical role in various geological processes like oil migration and faulting.

Compression

The process or result of applying force to something that causes it to become squeezed or compacted, often leading to a decrease in volume.