In scientific notation,the number 0.0046 is expressed as A)46 × 10^-3. B)4.6 × 10^-3. C)4.6 × 10^-2. D)4.6 × 10^-1. E)46 × 10^-1.

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To convert 0.0046 into scientific notation, we move the decimal point 3 places to the right to get 4.6 and multiply it by 10 raised to the power of -3 (since we moved the decimal point to the right). Therefore, the answer is 4.6 × 10^-3, which corresponds to choice B.

In Scientific Notation,the Number 0.0046 Is Expressed as