Write the number 0.0005020 in scientific notation. A) 5.020 * 10⁴ B) 0.5020 * 10^-³ C) 5.020 * 10^-⁴ D) 50.20 *10^-⁵ E) none of these

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To convert 0.0005020 to scientific notation, we need to move the decimal point 4 places to the right to get 5.020, and then multiply by 10 to the power of -6 to account for the number of times the decimal point was moved. This results in 5.020 x 10^-6 or 5.020E-6. Choice C matches this format.

Write the Number 0.0005020 in Scientific Notation