Write the number in scientific notation. $0.00061$
A) $61 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$
B) $6.1 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$
C) $6.1 \times 10 ^ { - 6 }$
D) $61 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$
E) $6.1 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$

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To convert $0.00061$ into scientific notation, we move the decimal point 4 places to the right, making it $6.1$. To compensate for the movement, we multiply by $10^{-4}$, resulting in $6.1 \times 10^{-4}$.

Write the Number in Scientific Notation 0.000610.000610.00061 A) 61×10−561 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }61×10−5

Write the Number in Scientific Notation $0.00061$ A) $61 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$