When expressed in proper scientific notation the number 0.00364 is A)3.64 X 10³ B)3.64 X 10² C)3.64 X 10^-2 D)3.64 X 10^-3

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To convert a decimal number to scientific notation, move the decimal point to the left to create a number between 1 and 10 and count the number of decimal places moved. In this case, we move the decimal point 3 places to the left to get 0.00364 equal to 3.64 times 10 to the negative 3 power, or 3.64 x 10^-3. Therefore, the correct choice is D, 3.64 x 10^-3.

When Expressed in Proper Scientific Notation the Number 0