Express the number 0.000114 in scientific notation. A)0.114 × 10^-3 B)1.14 × 10⁴ C)1.14 × 10² D)1.14 × 10^-4 E)114 × 10^-6

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To express 0.000114 in scientific notation, we move the decimal point 4 places to the right, making it 1.14. This is multiplied by 10 raised to the power of -4, because we moved the decimal to the right (indicating a negative exponent). Thus, the correct notation is 1.14 × 10^-4.

Express the Number 0.000114 in Scientific Notation