Section: General Science

51) What is the scientific notation for 832,000?

1. 8.32 × 10^-2
2. 8.32 × 10²
3. 8.32 × 10^-5
4. 8.32 × 10⁵

To express a number in scientific notation, you move the decimal as many places as necessary until there is only one digit to the left of the decimal. For 832,000, you move the decimal to the left by 5 decimal places.