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1.

1*10²²=
- A.
  
  100000000000000000000
- B.
  
  1000000000000000000000 10000000000000000000000.0
- C.
  
  1.0000000000000000000000
- D.
  
  1.1
Correct Answer
C. 1.0000000000000000000000
2.

18,000,000=
- A.
  
  1.8*10^7
- B.
  
  18*10^0
- C.
  
  180*10^7
- D.
  
  1800*10^8
Correct Answer
A. 1.8*10^7

Explanation
The correct answer is 1.8*10^7 because it represents the number 18,000,000 in scientific notation. In scientific notation, a number is written as a decimal between 1 and 10 (in this case 1.8) multiplied by a power of 10 (in this case 10^7). This means that 1.8*10^7 is equal to 18,000,000.

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Mark t if statement is true and f if its false 17,000,000=170*10⁶
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is false because 17,000,000 is equal to 17 * 1,000,000, not 170 * 106.

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4.

12*10⁶=12,000,000
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given equation states that 12 multiplied by 106 equals 12,000,000. This is true.

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5.

1*10²²
- A.
  
  Standard
- B.
  
  Scientific
- C.
  
  Non
Correct Answer
B. Scientific

Explanation
The given answer "scientific" suggests that the number 1*1022 is written in scientific notation. In scientific notation, numbers are expressed as a product of a decimal number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10. In this case, the decimal number is 1 and the power of 10 is 22. Therefore, the number can be written as 1 x 10^22, which is a common form used in scientific calculations and representing very large or very small numbers.

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6.

12*10¹⁰
- A.
  
  Standard
- B.
  
  Scientific
- C.
  
  Non
Correct Answer
B. Scientific

Explanation
The given question asks for the type of calculator that would be suitable for solving the expression 12*1010. Since this is a multiplication problem involving large numbers, it would be more appropriate to use a scientific calculator, which is designed to handle complex calculations and display the result in scientific notation if necessary. A standard calculator may not have the capability to accurately calculate and display the result for this type of calculation.

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Scientific Notation Quiz Questions

1*1022=

18,000,000=

Mark t if statement is true and f if its false 17,000,000=170*106

12*106=12,000,000

1*1022

12*1010

1*10²²=

Mark t if statement is true and f if its false 17,000,000=170*10⁶

12*10⁶=12,000,000

1*10²²

12*10¹⁰