When Expressed in Scientific Notation, the Measured Numbers 3200 and 3200.0

question 18

Multiple Choice

When expressed in scientific notation, the measured numbers 3200 and 3200.0 become, respectively,

• A) 3.2  10³ and 3.200  10³
• B) 3.2  10³ and 3.2000  10³
• C) 3.200  10³ and 3.2000  10³
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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Definitions:

Coupling

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Second Law

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Thermodynamics

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