Write the number in scientific notation.
-$0.000973$
A) $9.73 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$
B) $9.73 \times 10 ^ { - 3 }$
C) $9.73 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$
D) $9.73 \times 10 ^ { 4 }$

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In scientific notation, the number must be between 1 and 10. To move the decimal point to the right so that 0.000973 becomes a number between 1 and 10, we must move it 4 places to the right. This gives us 9.73. However, we moved the decimal point 4 places to the right, so our exponent is -4. Therefore, the number in scientific notation is 9.73 × 10^-4. This corresponds to choice C.

Write the Number in Scientific Notation 0.0009730.0009730.000973 A) 9.73×10−59.73 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }9.73×10−5

Write the Number in Scientific Notation $0.000973$ A) $9.73 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$